ONEOK appoints two new independent directors, Mark A. McCollum and Precious Williams Owodunni, bringing deep energy and financial governance expertise to its board. The move is seen as a strategic enhancement to oversight as the midstream giant navigates capital allocation and competitive pressures.
Stanley Black & Decker announces key leadership changes, appointing a new General Counsel and adding fresh expertise to its board. The moves signal a deeper focus on governance and operational oversight as the company navigates its financial turnaround.
The SEC appoints a new slate of leaders to the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, signaling a potential shift in regulatory focus and internal dynamics as a prominent advocate for technology innovation departs.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has appointed Demetrios Logothetis as the new chair of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board, alongside three new board members, marking a significant leadership shift at the key audit regulator.
In a significant move for corporate oversight, Regions Financial has overhauled its bylaws, granting shareholders enhanced rights to call special meetings and clarifying executive protections. This strategic shift aims to recalibrate the balance of power between investors and the board at a time when governance is under intense scrutiny across the banking sector.
The commercial real estate data giant CoStar Group faces mounting pressure as hedge fund D.E. Shaw joins Third Point in demanding board changes and a review of its costly Homes.com venture, signaling a major proxy battle ahead.
Textron's latest quarterly results and 2026 outlook, coupled with a completed $2.44 billion share repurchase and a key board appointment, suggest the industrial conglomerate is methodically recalibrating its growth and capital return priorities amidst a shifting defense and aerospace landscape.
General Mills faces a pivotal moment as it appoints a new independent director and updates governance bylaws, while simultaneously expanding a voluntary recall of Pillsbury Pizza Pops in Canada over potential E. coli contamination. These parallel developments underscore the balancing act between strategic oversight and operational risk management for the consumer staples giant.
The appointment of former Virginia Attorney General Richard Cullen to TowneBank's board has shifted investor focus to the regional lender's governance and premium valuation. While recent financial performance shows strength, analysts debate whether the stock's current price fully reflects its growth prospects and regional risks.
Cullen/Frost Bankers Inc., the parent of Texas-based Frost Bank, has elected Marsha M. Shields, leader of the Red McCombs family enterprises, and former Ernst & Young managing partner Jeff Rummel to its board, as longtime director Dr. Chris Avery prepares to retire.
Public Service Enterprise Group (PEG) reports recycling more than 86% of its operational materials in 2024, as it strengthens its board with the appointment of former utility executive Geisha J. Williams, signaling a dual focus on environmental stewardship and governance.
IBM intensifies its focus on the enterprise AI market with the launch of its governed deployment platform, a strategic collaboration with e& for regulated sectors, and the appointment of PepsiCo's Ramon Laguarta to its board of directors.
Barrick Gold Corporation appoints Helen Cai, a current board member with deep capital markets expertise, as its new Chief Financial Officer. The move is seen as reinforcing the mining giant's focus on disciplined financial strategy and project funding in a volatile commodity market.
CLEAR Secure, the biometric identity company known for its airport expedited lanes, is deepening its ties to core government systems. CEO Caryn Seidman Becker's appointment to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York's board and a new contract with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services signal a strategic push into financial and public health infrastructure.
Shareholders of Atmos Energy (NYSE: ATO) have delivered a strong vote of confidence, approving all eight proposals at the annual meeting. The sweeping approvals include the election of the full board, ratification of the auditor, and key governance amendments, signaling smooth sailing for the natural gas utility's leadership and strategic direction.
A routine congressional hearing on financial oversight descended into a series of heated, personal clashes Wednesday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent traded barbs with Democratic lawmakers, marking a stark departure from the typically staid nature of such testimonies.
After a rigorous, two-year search involving over 100 candidates, Disney's board has selected parks veteran Josh D'Amaro to succeed Bob Iger. The meticulous process, led by Chairman James Gorman, aimed to avoid the pitfalls of past succession failures and ensure a stable handoff for the entertainment giant.
Varo Bank has closed a $123.9 million Series G round led by Warburg Pincus and Coliseum Capital, while adding seasoned executives from Morgan Stanley and JPMorgan Chase to its board as it navigates growth amid ongoing losses.
PayPal Holdings has named board chair and former HP Inc. chief Enrique Lores as its new CEO, replacing Alex Chriss after just over two years. The leadership shakeup follows disappointing earnings, heightened competition, and board concerns over the pace of execution.
A routine student achievement report in California's Pajaro Valley Unified School District ignited a tense exchange over language, as a board vice president demanded the term "homeless" be replaced with "unhoused," calling the former personally offensive.
