Age Limits Fuel Surge of New Directors

As a wave of mandatory retirements breaks over boards, nominating and governance committees are recruiting and onboarding a passel of new directors to fill the empty seats. … Delayed Retirements Now Due According to SEC filings analyzer MyLogIQ, other boards such as BB&T , Caterpillar , Dr. Pepper Snapple Group, Edison International, Hanesbrands, Hess, Mattel, S&P Global, TE Connectivity and Western Union saw a board member leave due to mandatory retirement policies.… Continue reading Age Limits Fuel Surge of New Directors

Board Moves: Women Directors Now One-Third Strong

Two milestone, end-of-year board appointments made within a week of each other have increased the representation of women directors at two Fortune 100 companies. Women board members now make up one third of the directors at Allstate and Bank of America. In addition, the Allstate board is now made up of 50% women and directors of color, and… Continue reading Board Moves: Women Directors Now One-Third Strong

Though Outnumbered, Female CEOs Earn More Than Male Chiefs

Women in command of America’s biggest businesses are reaping rich rewards. In an unusual reversal of the gender pay gap, female chief executives at some of the largest U.S. companies repeatedly outearn their male counterparts. Last year, 21 female CEOs received a median compensation package of $13.8 million, compared with the $11.6 million median for 382… Continue reading Though Outnumbered, Female CEOs Earn More Than Male Chiefs

Inside America’s Boardrooms

Inside America’s Boardrooms See how the biggest U.S. companies stack up in terms of board pay, independence and women directors. The Wall Street Journal has analyzed the boards of directors at S&P 500 companies. Note: Data based on latest proxies filed by S&P 500 members as of Oct. 30. Market capitalizations as of Oct. 30.… Continue reading Inside America’s Boardrooms