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More Turnover at the Top
Amid a surge of high-profile CEO departures, some boards are being caught off guard. Corporate Board Member and Farient Advisors surveyed public company directors this past June-July to see how they’re handling this growing risk. The research uncovers how boards are anticipating and preparing…
Read More > 11.15.2024
Briefs

Advancing Talent Governance
The board’s trust in the CHRO is essential. That was one topic surfaced by a distinguished panel addressing talent risks and human capital management before an audience of directors, investors, and governance professionals. Co-hosted by Farient Advisors and Paul Hastings at the law firm’s…
Read More > 11.11.2024
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Farient Briefings November 2024 | Advancing Talent Governance
Advancing Talent Governance The board’s trust in the CHRO is essential. That was one topic surfaced by a distinguished panel addressing talent risks and human capital management before an audience of directors, investors, and governance professionals. Co-hosted by Farient Advisors and Paul Hastings at the law firm’s Manhattan office,…
Read More > 11.11.2024
In the News

From Intern to CEO: Does it Pay to be a Company Lifer?—The Financial Times
The recent appointment of Elliott Hill as Nike’s CEO has sparked a discussion about the merits of promoting “lifers” within organizations. While company veterans like Hill offer deep institutional knowledge and loyalty, there are concerns about potential drawbacks. Quoted in The Financial Times, R.J. Bannister, partner at…
Read More > 10.29.2024
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Farient Briefings October 2024 | A Pre-Election Interview with Farient’s Leader
A Pre-Election Interview with Farient’s Leader On the eve of one of the most divisive elections in U.S. history, what lies ahead for corporate governance and executive compensation looms large for boards of directors at all companies. Pay is among the most personal and potentially contentious issues for business,…
Read More > 10.28.2024
Briefs

Gauging the Impact of the Next U.S. President—And an Early Preview of Compensation Issues in 2025
On the eve of one of the most divisive and important elections in U.S. history, what lies ahead in the sphere of executive compensation looms large for boards of directors at all companies. Pay is among the most personal and potentially contentious issues for business, with repercussions for society and…
Read More > 10.28.2024
Briefs

Farient Advisors COO R.J. Bannister Named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree
NEW YORK, NY / October 21, 2024 / Farient Advisors today announced R.J. Bannister has been named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ honoree as a Governance Professional. The annual NACD Directorship 100 TM Awards celebrates and recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have…
Read More > 10.21.2024
Briefs

Farient Advisors CEO Robin Ferracone Named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree
NEW YORK, NY / October 21, 2024 / Farient Advisors today announced Robin Ferracone has been named a 2024 NACD Directorship 100™ honoree as a Governance Professional. The annual NACD Directorship 100 TM Awards celebrates and recognizes the most influential directors and leaders in the corporate governance community who have…
Read More > 10.21.2024
In the News

Directors Willing to Walk a ‘Delicate’ Line on Retention Awards—Agenda
Investors and proxy advisors may not always approve of special awards to top executives, but directors are increasingly willing to risk backlash to keep or attract leading talent, according to new research from Farient and Corporate Board Member. In this Agenda article, Farient’s R.J. Bannister dissects the…
Read More > 10.15.2024
Newsletters

Farient Briefings October 2024 | As Leaders Turn Over
As Leaders Turn Over The number of unexpected CEO departures is on the rise. Benefits of strong succession planning and the costs of poor planning are immense. One indicator of a board’s preparedness in their succession planning is disclosures. Minimal disclosure may show a lack of a defined process,…
Read More > 10.15.2024
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