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 – June 19, 2025
Bayview Extends with $21M Redeemed. Winvest Extends with Only $7K Redeemed. Eureka Acquisition Vote Postponed.
Daily SPAC Update – June 18, 2025
Two More SPAC IPOs: Pioneer Acquisition I $220M and Axiom Intelligence $175M. Five SPACs Set to Start Separate Trading. Goldstone and SLAM Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – June 17, 2025
Goldman Back in SPACs. Four Leaf Acquisition (FORL) and Nabors Energy Transition II (NETD) Set Extension Votes. Armada Acquisition II (AACI) Separate Trading Announced.
Daily SPAC Update – June 16, 2025
Northview Acquisition Deal Approved with 52K Shares Redeemed. Winvest Extension Vote. Breeze Holdings Drops From OTC. Perimeter Acquisition Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 13, 2025
Two New SPAC IPOs: BEST SPAC I and Blue Acquisition. Aetherium Acquisition Vote Postponed. New Providence III and Inflection Point III Separate Trading.
Daily SPAC Update – June 11, 2025
Globalink Investment Extends to December 2025. Finnovate Non-Reliance on Financials. Black Hawk and Breeze Extension Votes Set.
Daily SPAC Update – June 10, 2025
First SPAC IPO of June: Blue Water III Prices Upsized $220M. Iron Horse Deal Vote. Cantor Equity Updates on Bitcoin PIPE Wallet. SLAM Corrects Trust Numbers.
Daily SPAC Update – June 9, 2025
Quartzsea + Gaorkai Materials Deal. Northview + PROFUSA Deal Vote. Target Global Extension Vote. SLAM and WTMA Set Extension Votes.
Daily SPAC Update – June 6, 2025
Churchill IX Deal with Plus. Hennessey deSPACs to Namib Minerals. Distoken Deal with Youlife Approved ($7M redeemed). Flybondi Deal Terminated.
Daily SPAC Update – June 5, 2025
Blackhawk DeSPACs to World Media and Entertainment. Ares Acquisition II Updates Investor Deck. Renatus Tactical Separate Trading.