Archive for December, 2008

Oh, those poor CEOs!

Ever wonder what your competitor is thinking?
Fortunately, Chief Executive lays it out for shareholder rights activists.  In the magazine’s November/December issue, true feelings are uncovered, with boards categorized as meddling, uninformed, self-indulgent… perhaps we should let you read this fine excerpt for yourself:
“Boards are not the rubber stamps they once were. They are your new boss. While some boards have […]

Riskmetrics: Obama to act on Executive Pay

There is already a lot of speculation concerning executive pay legislation on Capitol Hill for 2009.
Further adding to high expectations, Patrick McGurn of Riskmetrics went on record in December’s issue of CFO Magazine:
“We’re fully expecting some form of shareholder bill of rights to come out within the first 100 days of Obama’s Administration.”