Leadership
SEB names deputy Jonas Ahlström acting CEO after Johan Torgeby resigns
SEB's board named deputy CEO Jonas Ahlström acting chief executive after Johan Torgeby resigned on 6 October 2026, and started a search for a permanent successor.
French 10-year bond yields hit highest since 2002 as Lecornu's budget nears a vote
France's 10-year borrowing costs hit their highest level since 2002 as investors doubt PM Lecornu's ability to pass €54 billion in spending cuts with a fragmented parliament.
Paid FeatureAlex Ashton and the Agency Eight Cofounders Are Building Influence That Lasts
How an Amazon-trained engineer and a community-first marketer turned creator seeding into one of New York's most closely watched consumer-brand agencies.
Paid FeatureGeorgia Austin, Founder of Wordbrew, Is Building the Content Engine Behind Authority-Led B2B Brands
The London-trained copywriter who scaled a freelance practice into a multi-company portfolio is betting that AI will make human expertise more valuable, not less.
Why 42% of S&P 500 Firms Still Combine CEO and Board Chair Roles
Board oversight versus decision-making speed creates a persistent governance tradeoff. Most public companies now split the roles, but the pattern still favors unified command in larger firms.
Why non-binding say-on-pay votes still cut executive compensation
Dodd-Frank requires an advisory vote on executive pay, but boards respond anyway. Here's why the threat of failure shapes compensation, and when weak votes trigger change.
How Apple's Succession Prepares Ternus for Hardware, Not Strategy
Apple's new CEO John Ternus brings 25 years of hardware engineering but faces geopolitical complexity and AI competition that his predecessor managed for 15 years.
SponsoredMonique Lester on the Business Lessons Hidden Inside a Modeling Career
Monique Lester spent years learning presentation, teamwork and resilience on set. Now the Australian model is applying those lessons to her lingerie brand.
Why a poison pill dilutes any hostile bidder's stake into irrelevance
Boards can adopt shareholder rights plans to make hostile takeovers prohibitively expensive by diluting an acquirer's stake. Courts require proof of a legitimate threat under the Unocal standard, not mere activist concerns.
Chubu Electric's Leaders Resign Over Falsified Earthquake Assessments
Chubu Electric's president and chairman resigned after the company falsified earthquake assessments.
What the RAISE Act Requires From Company Boards
The RAISE Act requires large AI developers to publish safety frameworks and report incidents. All boards should establish AI governance structures to manage risks.
What Preferred Stockholders Actually Get When They Fund Your Startup
Venture investors take preferred shares that come with liquidation priority, dividend rights and conversion powers. Founders should understand what they're negotiating away.
What Founders Should Understand About Vesting Schedules and Acceleration Clauses
Founder equity vests over four years with specific mechanics. Acceleration clauses can materially change outcomes when companies are acquired or founders depart.
How boards tie executive pay to revenue, profit and stock returns
Compensation committees use financial metrics and equity awards to align executive incentives with shareholder returns. How performance targets are set and what measures dominate.
How founders use share class structures to maintain voting control
Multi-class shares, vesting schedules, board seats and protective provisions work together to let founders retain influence even as investment dilutes their ownership.