by Jonathan Foster | Oct 19, 2020 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
The necessity of having virtual shareholder meetings this past proxy season due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further questioned the necessity of the in-person annual meeting. In a previous article, I challenged the in-person annual meeting’s questionable...
by Jonathan Foster | Nov 8, 2019 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Navigating Chief Executive Officer succession is critical to the success of a company, even one that has been established and successful for some time. One of the board of directors’ most important roles is naming, evaluating and compensating the CEO. While important...
by Jonathan Foster | Mar 1, 2019 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
Choosing a new CEO is rarely an easy or straightforward task. During periods of change, board members tend to reach for certainties. They want to know that the candidate they choose has the experience and charisma needed to chart a profitable course for the business,...
by Jonathan Foster | Jan 25, 2019 | Blog, Jonathan F. Foster
The concept of an autocratic leader has been popularized by pop culture and enforced with high-rise office suites and no-nonsense, suit-clad CEOs. While the offices and suits remain to some extent, the approach of many business leaders has evolved into one that is...
