RemCo Chair – The Hot Seat
If there’s one Board topic that easily generates controversy, and can lead to adverse publicity, shareholder revolts and even resignations, it’s remuneration. As a consequence the pressure on the Chairs of Remuneration…
International Women’s Day – Women, Boards and the Three Next Steps
International Women’s Day has achieved a prominence in recent years that’s to be welcomed. Fidelio has been a strong and vocal force in increasing gender balance in the Boardroom on…
Activists on the March – the Challenge to Board Composition
Activist shareholders are a feature of the global investment landscape that shows no signs of going away. The phenomenon has clear implications for Board composition and effectiveness and therefore Board…
ESG – The New Prism for Board Accountability
A new prism for understanding Board accountability is emerging. Through Fidelio’s Search, Evaluation and Development assignments we see Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) factors gaining traction with implications for Board…
The Role of the Chair – Performance and Accountability
The Role of the Chair - Performance and Accountability The role – and expectations – of the Chair have changed dramatically in the last decade. "A Chairman’s job is [now]…
Some Reasons to be Cheerful
INTRODUCTION While 2019 promises to be every bit as tough as 2018, Fidelio derives optimism from business upping its game. We see business and Boards recognising the vital role they…