corporate governance

October 21, 2024

Disney Prepares Leadership Shift as James Gorman Steps In as Chairman

In a key leadership change, Disney has appointed James Gorman as its next board chairman, starting January 2024, as the company gears up for a new chapter in leadership. Gorman, who joined

July 3, 2025

Tripadvisor Surges 17% After Starboard Takes 9% Stake

Activist investor’s move sparks renewed optimism for turnaround Shares of Tripadvisor jumped 17% on Thursday after activist hedge fund Starboard Value disclosed a more than 9% stake in the online travel platform,

February 11, 2025

Goldman Sachs Drops Board Diversity Policy Amid Trump Shift

Goldman Sachs has scrapped its four-year-old policy requiring companies to have two diverse board members before going public, citing recent legal challenges and growing scrutiny from President Donald Trump’s administration. “As a

Costco Shareholders Reject Proposal to Assess DEI Risks

by Jamie Spencer

Costco Wholesale shareholders overwhelmingly voted against a proposal to assess the risks of maintaining the company’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The vote, announced on Thursday, signals strong investor support for

January 24, 2025

Southwest Airlines Strikes Deal with Elliott Investment to Avoid Proxy Fight