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What Is the Tunjic Directorship Model?
Today’s quick read is about something every business owner or director should understand – your role at the top of a company.
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Richard Winfield
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act: How It Reshaped Corporate Accountability
Why a law from 2002 still matters in 2025—and what it teaches us about trust, ethics, and business leadership.
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Richard Winfield
What is Fiduciary Duty?
A Simple Guide for Company Directors
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Richard Winfield
Breaking Barriers: Jeniffer Ramnath on Women, Tech, and Transformative Leadership in Africa
In a recent interview, Jeniffer Ramnath, Chief Digital and Information Officer at the Mastercard Foundation, shared her powerful journey – from growing…
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Richard Winfield
Five Reasons Public Companies Should Engage After Shareholder Meetings
By Michael Vogele – published 23 June 2025
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Richard Winfield
Revolutionising Corporate Governance—From Culture Wars to Systematic Social Decision-Making
Stavros Gadinis, University of California, Berkeley – June 25, 2025
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Richard Winfield
What Does a Chairman of the Board Do?
The chairman (or chair) leads the board of directors.
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Richard Winfield
Should the CEO and Chairman Be Different People?
(A UK vs USA Comparison)
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Richard Winfield
Navigating the Future: What Boards Must Prioritise in an Age of Accelerating Tech Change
The pace of technological advancement—particularly in AI and blockchain—is reshaping the business landscape faster than ever.
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Richard Winfield
The CHRO’s Seat at the Table: Why Human Capital Governance Now Belongs in the Boardroom
In today’s fast-moving corporate landscape, the conversation around performance is no longer just about financial results—it’s increasingly about…
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Richard Winfield
CEO Pay in 2024: Key Insights from the Latest S&P 500 Study
The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance has published the 15th annual CEO Pay Study, a collaboration between Equilar and the Associated…
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Richard Winfield
Navigating the World of ESG: Why Integrity Matters
As the push for sustainability gains momentum, Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors have become the gold standard for responsible…
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Richard Winfield
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