Korn Ferry’s Head of Board Effectiveness Anthony Goodman talks board evaluations, universal proxies, and more with David Drapkin.
Insight that Drives the Boardroom
Stay ahead with data-backed research, governance analysis, and expert commentary for investors, activists, and corporate leaders.
Activism & Governance
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Dec 2)
Opendoor (OPEN) CEO Eric Wu steps down amid a cooling housing market and the rest of the week’s CEO, CFO, and director moves.
20 S&P 500 Companies that Need to Add Women to the Board in 2023
These 20 S&P 500 companies are lagging their peers on gender diversity. With 2023 right around the corner are they already on the hunt for board members that will improve their gender diversity?
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 25)
Bob Iger returns as CEO of Walt Disney Co. (DIS) in a shocker that sends short lived CEO Bob Chapek out of the company.
Universal Proxy Cards – What You Need to Know
Understand what the SEC’s new Universal Proxy Card rules are, what their impact may be, and find additional resources to learn more.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 18)
Al Kelly retiring as the CEO of Visa (V) after a successful 6 year tenure, and the rest of this week’s CEO, CFO, and Director moves.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 11)
Keurig Dr. Pepper (KDP) former CEO Ozan Dokmecioglu steps down due to conduct violations plus the rest of this week’s executive moves.
FAQ: Interlocking Directorates
Understand what interlocking directorates are, when they are legal, why they are a risk, and how to analyze them.
Weekly Executive & Director Moves (Nov 4)
XPO Logistics (XPO) and RXO Inc. (RXO) complete spin off and put into place new management plus this week’s director and executive moves.
SPAC Market Review – October 2022
October’s SPAC review reviews the SPAC market for the month including early liquidations and what’s next for the market.
SPAC & IPO Analysis
Daily SPAC Update – July 7, 2025
Crown Proptech + Mkango Resources Deal. Newbury Street Gets $5M in Termination Fee. Four Leaf and Eureka Extensions Approved. Chenghe / Polibeli Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – July 2, 2025
July’s SPAC Market Taking Off with 3 More SPAC IPOs. Eureka Extends. Integrated Rail & Resources Deal Approved. Kairous Acquisition Confirms Liquidation.
Daily SPAC Update – July 1, 2025
3 New SPAC IPOs for $420M Kick-Off July. JVSA DeSPACs to Hotel 101. Ribbon Deal with DRC Medicine. SLAM Shareholders Approve Extension.
Daily SPAC Update – June 30, 2025
Welsbach Technology Metals Deal and Extension Vote Pass. Breeze Extends. Eureka Acquisition Extension Vote. Blackhawk Vote Adjourned Again.
Daily SPAC Update – June 27, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs, but June Fails to Match May’s Surge. Iron Horse Extends and Gets Deal Approved. Winvest + Xtribe Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – June 26, 2025
Blue Gold Debuts Post-SPAC. EGH Separate Trading. Breeze and Welsbach Extension Votes. Inception Growth Postpones and Updates Trust.
Daily SPAC Update – June 25, 2025
Two SPAC IPOs: Lightwave and Oxley Bridge. Evergreen + Forekast Deal Terminated. Columbus Circle/Pompliano Publish Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – June 24, 2025
Bitcoin’s Pompliano Strikes SPAC Merger. SLAM and. Altenergy Both in Deal Termination Disputes. JVSA + DoubleDragon Deal Vote.
Daily SPAC Update – June 23, 2025
ShoulderUp DeSPACs to Dot Ai. Black Hawk Extension Votte. Colombier II Deal Vote Set.
Daily SPAC Update – June 20, 2025
Cantor Equity PIPE Update. Black Hawk Adjourns Vote. Iron Horse Extension Vote.