Using a sample of firms listed on the S&P1500 index for the period 2006 – 2021, we develop a comprehensive board refreshment index to examine why firms refresh as well as to consider the effects of such changes on the monitoring efforts of the board. We measure refreshment as a within board...

The lack of upward mobility for women is an issue in many European countries. Gender segregation in the labor market, including the failure to promote women to senior posts, is one of the subjects addressed in a new act that will become effective mid 2012 in the Netherlands. The Act will amend...

The marketing issue -- The ideal marketer -- Creating the ideal marketing team -- Choosing who to target -- Choosing what to support -- Choosing why to be in business -- Choosing where to market -- Choosing when to engage people -- Winning the board members' minds -- Winning the board members'...