Activism on the rise – Boards under threat
It’s been a turbulent August for Boards. Not only have global markets gyrated but activists have refused to take a Summer break. In Europe, activist investors attracted attention as they…
EU survival and the role of the Board
The forthcoming UK Referendum on UK membership of the European Union (EU) presents a clear risk for UK companies, as well as for companies with interests in the UK. How…
Re-writing the Chairman’s role description
At Fidelio we have great confidence in what a talented and effective Chairman can achieve. This is confirmed on a daily basis as we engage with Chairmen on Board composition…
The Promise of Africa
In Fidelio’s day-to-day discussions about Board composition the subject of Africa comes up with increasingly regularity. Certainly the economic outlook for Africa is promising, with projected growth rates second only…
Education, leadership and educating leaders
Fidelio Partners started 2015 by going back to school with a strong educational focus. This included hosting a Board breakfast with keynote speaker Amanda Spielman, Chair of the Office of…
The Multifaceted Chairman
In previous Overtures, we have explored the high bar that has been set to be an effective chairman. This is a topic that is central to our Board Search and…