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 11, 2025
Welsbach Technology Metals Deal Terminated. Bowen Extension Vote. Helix Acquisition II Vote Set. Inception Growth SPAC Deal Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – July 10, 2025
Globa Terra $152M SPAC IPO as RMG Acquisition III Liquidates. Integrated Rail & Resources Extension Set. Procap Separate Trading. Ares / Kodiak Investor Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – July 9, 2025
Globalink Investment Overpays Redemptions by Over 20 Cents. Oyster Enterprises II Separate Trading. New CSLM + Fusemachines Deal Deck.
Daily SPAC Update – July 8, 2025
SPACs + Crypto: M3-Brigade Announces Deal with ReserveOne. Nabors Energy II Postpones Vote. Blackhawk and Spark Extension Votes.
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.