Heidrick & Struggles Governance Letter

The role of the CEO in board selection
By John Thompson and Jeff Sanders
Too much — or too little — involvement can be problematic. Here is a best-practices process for CEO input and participation in the search for a new board member.

Directors Roster

Roster: Tracking of 127 directors added to 100 company boards from April-June 2007.

Company Index

Director Index

Columnists

Quiddities By Hoffer Kaback
The thin edge of the wedge: ‘Say on pay’ prompts a perusal of prerogatives and powers — board vs. management.

Sutton's Laws By Gary Sutton
It’s the cash flow, baby: The solution to excessive CEO compensation … as well as the basis of my personal investment strategy.

D&O Insurance Update By Stephen J. Weiss and Thomas H. Bentz Jr.
The D&O insurance market is soft: What you can do to take advantage of changing market conditions.

Legal Brief By Doug Raymond
Don’t run from the ‘Just for Feet’ finding: It’s not another Van Gorkom, but it is a strong reminder of how careful directors need to be.

Big Deal By David Kauppi
The hybrid M&A deal: As Dean Foods demonstrates, this is a compelling model for obtaining new technology and products with minimal capital risk.

Competitive Edge By Frank Coates
Will independence really matter: For mutual fund boards, the SEC should be focused on the drivers of shareholder value — not the structure of the board.

Guest Column By Alix Valenti
A new glass ceiling in the boardroom? Representation of women on corporate boards seems to be stagnating. Here’s a reason why.

Departments

From the Chairman By Robert Rock
What can public companies learn from private equity? A lot — especially in how PE firms approach the governance of their investments.

Editor's Note By Jim Kristie
On a road not taken: Editing an article for this edition brings back memories of a pivotal moment — ‘Oh, by the way, do you play golf?’

Cover Story & Features

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