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IAS launches first Responsibility Report highlighting ESG progress
2 days ago
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transparency
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renewable energy
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innovation
IAS releases its inaugural Responsibility Report highlighting key ESG initiatives including renewable energy usage and diversity.
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Allianz SE CEO Oliver Bäte joins Coalition's Board of Directors
Last week
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san francisco
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digital risk
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board of directors
Allianz SE CEO, Oliver Bäte, brings his extensive industry expertise to Coalition's Board of Directors.
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Vistar Media announces leadership shake-up as global expansion continues
Last week
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innovation
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ceo
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collaboration
Vistar Media bolsters executive team amid global growth, appointing Ross McNab as CRO and Michael Rubenstein to board.
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Gartner survey reveals lower director quality in company boards
Last month
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ceo
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public sector
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gartner
Quality lacking in company boards says Gartner survey, prompting call for directors to refocus on recruitment strategies.
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Capgemini report highlights growing Australian sustainability efforts
Last month
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board of directors
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consultancy
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research
More than half of Australian executives report active engagement in sustainability strategy, according to a report by Capgemini Research Institute.
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Dave Howden appointed CEO of Ambit AI, Succeeding Tim Warren
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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innovation
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telecommunications
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computer science
Dave Howden appointed as CEO of computer software company Ambit AI, replacing outgoing CEO Tim Warren. Exciting next steps ahead for the company.
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British firm IKAR Holdings appoints AI system to its board of directors
Mon, 16th Oct 2023
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power / energy
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ai
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investment
In a pioneering move, British firm IKAR Holdings has appointed an AI system, IKONIC, to its board of directors.
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CommScope to sell home networks business to Vantiva
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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wireless networks
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network infrastructure
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software
CommScope is set to divest its Home Networks Business to Vantiva as part of its portfolio optimization efforts, with the deal expected to close in Q4 2023.
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Proofpoint shares board of directors' views of cyber threats
Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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proofpoint
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singapore
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research
Singapore board members believe they are at a higher risk of a material cyber attack in 2023, according to a report by Proofpoint.
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Stakeholders holding company boards accountable: Strategic Pay
Thu, 18th May 2023
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dei
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board of directors
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nzx
The survey has shown a shift in power from the board to its stakeholders, who are applying pressure to improve its ESG performance and reporting.
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Rubrik achieves notable milestones, including revenue and appointments
Tue, 24th Jan 2023
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software
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rubrik
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board of directors
Rubrik exceeds $500m in annual recurring revenue and welcomes former Palo Alto Networks CEO to its board of directors.
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'Unacceptably slow' diversity progress within company boards - Deloitte
Wed, 2nd Feb 2022
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dei
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deloitte
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leadership
While the number of women on company boards is rising, it could take more than 20 years to achieve equal parity.
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Optimizely welcomes Donna Wilczek to board of directors
Wed, 16th Jun 2021
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forrester research
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board of directors
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experience business
Wilczek, who joins as the company’s first independent director, is currently senior vice president of product strategy and innovation at Coupa Software.
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Adobe appoints Bank of Queensland chairman to International Advisory Board
Wed, 31st Mar 2021
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crm
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digital transformation
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cx
The International Advisory Board will help customers to navigate disruption and set digital transformation strategies for success in customer experience.
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Auth0 recruits Smartsheet CFO to board of directors
Tue, 19th May 2020
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identity
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appointments
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board of directors
Auth0 welcomes Smartsheet CFO Jennifer Ceran to its board, along with three new executives to its leadership team.
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Getting the Board on board: How to talk cyber risk to the C-Suite suits
Thu, 16th Apr 2020
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cybersecurity
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extrahop
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cybercrime
In an era of heightened risk, effective communication between cybersecurity chiefs and business leaders at the board level has never been more important.
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The few women in the boardroom outpace men for top spots - Diligent Institute report
Fri, 13th Mar 2020
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dei
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careers
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diligent
Women board members take 6.31 years on average to be elevated to a leadership role, compared to 8.02 years for men.
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Intel board elects new chairman & new director
Fri, 31st Jan 2020
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intel
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appointments
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board of directors
Intel’s board of directors has recently welcomed Dr Omar Ishrak as its new independent chairman, following the upcoming departure of Andy D. Bryant in May 2020.
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Spirit Telecom adds esteemed exec Greg Ridder to board
Tue, 5th Nov 2019
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wireless networks
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kogan.com
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mental health
Greg Ridder joins Spirit Telecom board, to aid launch of Spirit X digital platform and fuel SMB growth.
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APAC lights the way for women in executive roles
Wed, 16th Oct 2019
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women in technology
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board of directors
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credit suisse
APAC, US lead with more female managers; Europe lags, says report.
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Cybersecurity guidance for board members: how to tell if your organisation is a breach target
Thu, 24th May 2018
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ai security
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compliance
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ai
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue, leadership from the board has never been higher or a more pressing priority.
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Tech Data announces new CEO as Robert Dutkowski steps down
Fri, 20th Apr 2018
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jobs
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ceo
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tech data
Ex-IBM channel veteran Richard T. Hume will fill the position of CEO, after serving 2 years as Tech Data's executive vice president.
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AT&T: What the board expects from the CIO in 2018
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
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at&t
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cios
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sharing economy
What does your board expect in 2018, and what will it take to satisfy it?.
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Study reveals boardroom to be chink in cybersecurity armour
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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cybersecurity
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it
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isaca
Leadership and board of director teams are proving to be the weak link in cybersecurity for organisations, according to new research from ISACA.