Hilton hires former top CIA and DoD lawyer as general counsel
Hilton has recruited Caroline Krass to become executive vice president and general counsel, effective March 17. She will report to...
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The week in GRC: DE&I links to executive compensation lost ground last year and activist Ancora launches proxy battle at US Steel
– The Wall Street Journal reported that activist investor Ancora Holdings has launched a proxy battle at US Steel. Ancora...
Starbucks faces vote on cage-free eggs
Shareholders in Starbucks Corporation will vote at the coffee company’s March 12 AGM on a resolution about its approach to cage...
Spotify general counsel stepping down
HBO veteran Eve Konstan is stepping down as general counsel at Spotify. In a post on her LinkedIn feed, Konstan writes: ‘After an...
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Costco shareholders overwhelmingly nix anti-DE&I proposal
Costco Wholesale Corporation shareholders have overwhelmingly voted against an anti-diversity, equity and inclusion ( DE&I)...
Off-season engagement highlights shifting views on ESG
We’re coming to the end of ‘off season’ – when many companies go out on the road to engage with key institutional investors ahead...
The week in GRC: Trump executive orders pull US out of Paris Agreement and go after DE&I at government contractors
– CNN reported that President Trump also rescinded a nearly 60-year-old executive order that prohibited government contractors...
Deere & Company faces shareholder votes on DE&I policies
Shareholders in Deere & Company, also known as John Deere, will vote at the firm’s February 26 AGM on two contrasting proposals...
Opinion: Net zero targets don’t affect corporate strategy – so let’s get rid of them
At the core of most corporate ESG strategies, we are used to seeing a number. It’s expected that every major institution and...
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