In the UK context the chair is responsible for and represents the board, while the CEO is responsible for and is the public face of the company. Chairs are accomplished professionals with strong views, but they lead without taking up much space and avoid the limelight. They lead board members by...

The work of a board chair in France is heavily influenced by the half-century-old tradition of combining the chair and CEO positions in an almighty “PDG” role. The transition to a dedicated professional chair as a generally accepted standard has accelerated in recent years, but has not yet...

Board chair in Finland is an important actor in the governance ecosystem not merely the most senior board member responsible for the latter’s effectiveness. The chairs not only represent their boards in relationships with the owners and the CEOs but build and maintain their own ties with these...