Join us for an insightful webinar featuring Josh Black, editor-in-chief of Diligent Market Intelligence, and Jonathan Foster of Current Capital, as they delve into the key themes and insights from Jonathan's new book, 'On Board'. The discussion will explore the significant shifts in corporate governance over the past five years, focusing on the accelerated changes in the roles and responsibilities of directors, the impact of activism, and the growing influence of institutional investors. 

The webinar will also address the practical steps boards can take to adapt to these changes and maintain effective governance. Additionally, the conversation will cover essential topics such as understanding board culture and chemistry, the alignment of interests between directors and activists, and the impact of activism on corporate governance. 

Furthermore, the session will examine the significant shifts in board diversity, discussing how recent DEI initiatives affect board composition and the challenges and rewards associated with various board committees. Don't miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights and practical advice on navigating the evolving landscape of corporate governance. 

Josh is the editor-in-chief of Diligent Market Intelligence, a news and data service focused on shareholder engagement, governance, and stewardship topics. A noted expert on corporate governance and investor attitudes, Josh is frequently quoted by the financial press and a regular speaker at conferences.  

Jonathan F. Foster is the Founder and a Managing Director of Current Capital Partners LLC, a mergers and acquisitions advisory, corporate management services and private equity investing firm. Jon spent a decade at Lazard, primarily focused on mergers and acquisitions advisory work, ultimately as a Managing Director.  

He has been on more than 50 boards, including Fortune 500 companies, private companies and companies involved in restructurings. Foster has served as chair, lead director and on the three major board committees as well as special, transaction and CEO succession committees. He has been chair of two Fortune 500 Audit committees. He has also been an expert witness in corporate litigation for some 60 cases.  

With decades of experience, Foster has written, spoken and been quoted frequently about governance and finance topics and has guest lectured at various universities. Jon lives in New York City with his wife and goldendoodle; he has two adult children.  

Finally, a playbook for corporate directors.  

This book is the first-of-its-kind, providing a contemporary history of the role of a director and a rich, practical discussion of how directors today need to engage and act to excel in their role. On Board is well-researched and written by a deeply experienced corporate director, investment banker and expert witness in corporate litigation. Foster wades into the most critical governance debates and provides guidance on key topics such as effectively interacting with a CEO and navigating a corporate crisis. Filled with interviews with dozens of prominent executives, attorneys, bankers, judges, and other corporate leaders, as well as cases and anecdotes from inside numerous boardrooms, it is an engaging, comprehensive and actionable playbook for good governance.  

Diligent Market Intelligence is the leading resource for understanding and optimizing shareholder engagement, particularly in areas such as activist campaigns, activism vulnerability, activist short selling, and proxy voting. The platform offers a comprehensive view of corporate governance and shareholder engagement behavior, equipping companies and their investors with critical data to proactively mitigate shareholder risk and formulate actionable engagement opportunities. Unique scoring and analytics, such as red flags and vulnerability scores, help identify risks and opportunities much faster, while comprehensive governance and compensation data allow for benchmarking against best-in-class standards. Many of Diligent Market Intelligence's proprietary datasets are available as a data feed through our partners Snowflake.