AppointmentsGE appoints legal and compliance leaders for energy spin-off Mar 10, 2023Ben MaidenGE Vernova, GE’s portfolio of energy businesses, has recruited Rachel Gonzalez as general counsel, effective April 1. Gonzalez most...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Campaigners warn of potential climate litigation against boards and SEC names PCAOB members Nov 12, 2021Ben Maiden– The SEC appointed Nicole Creola Kelly as chief of the agency’s office of the whistleblower. Kelly is at present senior special...Read more
ComplianceGensler expects climate disclosure proposal by year-end Aug 04, 2021Ben MaidenSEC chair Gary Gensler has given governance and compliance professionals a heads up on when they can expect to see the agency’s plans...Read more
ShareholdersGE announces net-zero pledge including Scope 3 Jul 27, 2021Ben MaidenGeneral Electric (GE) has joined the ranks of major companies committing to be responsible for net-zero emissions of greenhouse gases...Read more
ESGGE shareholders back plans for GHG report May 05, 2021Ben MaidenAn overwhelming percentage of General Electric (GE) shareholders have – with the backing of the company’s board – voted to approve a...Read more
ESGThe week in GRC: LGIM to press for ethnic diversity on boards, and companies facing new compliance risks amid pandemic Oct 09, 2020Ben Maiden– According to Reuters , a victory for Joe Biden in the US presidential election would signal the end of a period during which the...Read more
EnforcementThe week in GRC: Société Générale settles US sanctions allegations, and J Crew CEO steps down Nov 21, 2018Ben Maiden– The New York Times reported that Nissan chair Carlos Ghosn was arrested on Monday after an internal company investigation alleged he...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Tesla shareholder group calls for governance changes, and Icahn sues Dell over going-public plans Nov 02, 2018Ben Maiden– The Wall Street Journal reported that, according to people familiar with the matter, Federal Bureau of Investigation agents are...Read more
Technology & social mediaThe week in GRC: BlackBerry CEO warns of quantum-computing threats, and Campbell asks shareholders for support on board vote Oct 05, 2018Ben Maiden– California became the first state to require companies based within its borders to put female directors on their boards, adding to...Read more
ShareholdersThe week in GRC: Starboard pursues Newell Brands proxy fight, and BlackRock may use voting on guns Apr 06, 2018Ben Maiden– The Guardian reported that US privacy, civil liberties and human rights organizations launched a campaign calling on technology...Read more