My articles draw on my observations, experiences, successes, and failures. Thoughts from working with and learning from the boards of companies and investors and just getting on with the day-to-day challenges.
I’m currently available for consulting engagements.
Entry 03: Navigating the Investor Landscape: A Strategic Approach to Investor Relations
In today’s dynamic market environment, corporate boards face the dual challenge of managing talent, strategy, and risk while satisfying a diverse range of shareholders. Activist investors may push for short-term gains, while long-term investors advocate for sustainable growth. Here we discuss how to manage and balance these competing goals. Investor relations are designed to balance these competing demands, ensuring alignment with long-term strategic goals.
Entry 02: A Decade of Climate Commitments: Progress or Performative Virtue Signalling?
On February 26, 2015, Senator Jim Inhofe brought a snowball into the US Senate to challenge the scientific consensus on climate change. Despite support from Tea Party activists, his actions did not prevent the signing of the Paris Agreement on December 15, 2015, committing to a 1.5°C target. Where did things go right and where did things go wrong?
Entry 01: What Chief Investment Officers Must Know About Carbon Risks
In today's evolving business landscape, Chief Investment Officers must navigate carbon risks and integrate sustainability into their investment strategies. This article explores key developments and strategic insights for CIOs to drive sustainable growth.