Beyond the Boardroom is coming to an end and this is the last episode. Diligent will still be running The Corporate Director Podcast where you can still expect to hear the familiar voices from Diligent Market Intelligence sharing key findings from our special reports and research.  All episodes will remain on your feed wherever you get your podcasts ..read more

Kieran Poole and the team count down the top five wildest campaigns of the year so far as featured in our Proxy Season Review 2023.  Who will take top spot? Who will get silver? Who will miss out on a podium place? Listen now and then enjoy a more comprehensive analysis in the report.  ..read more

As a special bonus episode, Kieran Poole is joined by Steve Balet of Strategic Governance Advisors and Diligent Marketing Insight's Jason Booth to look back at one of the most significant activist campaigns this century...  Carl Icahn at Apple.  Hear how Icahn began the trend of using Twitter as an activist tool, whether his tactics have changed since, and even why he turned his hand at stand-up comedy.  ..read more

Kieran Poole is joined by Olshan Frome Wolosky's Ryan Nebel and Elizabeth Gonzalez-Sussman, as well as Diligent Market Insight's Rebecca Sherratt to discuss our Proxy Season Review 2023. Ryan and Elizabeth are vice-chairs of the law firm's shareholder activism group. Among the top findings: Activists refocus on financials: The number of capital structure, return cash to shareholder, and operational demands increased by 39.3%, 25.9%, and 17.4% globally, compared to a year prior, with activists keen to maximize investor returns amid depressed markets. ESG suffers a crisis of confidence: Amid ..read more

Kieran Poole and Rebecca Sherratt discuss our new-look magazine, Insightia Monthly, which spans governance, stewardship, and shareholder engagement information.  The opening issue features the 10 key engagements and trends to look out for this coming proxy season.  Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Want a guest interview or topic discussed? Tell us here ..read more

Kieran Poole and Rebecca Sherratt discuss our new-look magazine, Insightia Monthly, which spans governance, stewardship, and shareholder engagement information.  The opening issue features the 10 key engagements and trends to look out for this coming proxy season.  Follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn. Want a guest interview or topic discussed? Tell us here ..read more

Kieran Poole is joined by Insightia's Rebecca Sherratt, Antoinette Giblin, and Miles Rogerson to pick the most important stories of the month that you need to know about.  On the agenda are Hindenburg Research versus Icahn Enterprises, Shake Shack's vulnerability to activism, and executive pay in Europe.  Make sure to also subscribe to Diligent's The Corporate Director Podcast.  ..read more

Kieran Poole is joined by White & Case's Tom Matthews and Sonica Tolani as well as Insightia's Rebecca Sherratt to discuss Corporate Governance in Europe 2023.  Tom heads up the firm’s European shareholder activism practice, while Sonica is a specialist in public company M&A, ECM, and shareholder activism.  Among the top findings: Emissions reporting takes centrestage: CSRD has ushered in a new era of ESG accountability, mandating European issuers with upwards of 250 employees annually report on sustainability policies and targets, including their Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissio ..read more

Kieran Poole is joined by Insightia's Rebecca Sherratt, Antoinette Giblin, and Will Arnot to pick the most important stories of the month that you need to know about. On the agenda are Carl Icahn’s campaign at Illumina, boomerang CEOs, and Talos Energy's vulnerability to activism.  Make sure to also subscribe to Diligent's The Corporate Director Podcast.  ..read more

Bluebell Capital Partners co-founder Giuseppe Bivona joins Kieran Poole to discuss its current proxy fight at BlackRock, its success at Richemont, and how it owes its name to a child.  Plus, Insightia's Josh Black pops by to tell us about his London Marathon progress. You can follow and sponsor him here.  ..read more