Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president, asked member countries to nominate both men and women for commission roles.
Tag: Boards of Directors
F.T.C. Clears Exxon Mobil’s Acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources
The Federal Trade Commission will bar Pioneer’s chief executive, Scott Sheffield, from joining Exxon’s board, saying he colluded with OPEC to reduce oil production.
Leadership of Foundation Honoring Justin Trudeau’s Father Quits
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation said that accusations of Chinese meddling in its affairs had made it impossible for it to function as before.
Few Women Ascend Japan’s Corporate Ladder. Is Change Finally Coming?
Only 6 percent of board seats at Japanese companies are held by women. After years of unkept promises, these businesses are now facing pressure both at home and abroad to diversify.
Ousting Toshiba Chairman, Foreign Investors Score Breakthrough in Japan
While Japan’s corporations have long resisted the entreaties of activist shareholders, Toshiba had come under intense pressure after a series of scandals.
German Parliament Backs ‘Milestone’ Gender Quota for Company Boards
The legislation requires many public companies in Germany to have at least one woman on the supervisory board.
The Obstacles to Reporting on Black Representation in Fashion
Times journalists asked leading companies about the racial makeup of their work forces. The responses, or the lack of them, were revealing. Here, the reporters discuss what they found.
What’s Really Behind Corporate Promises on Climate Change?
Many big businesses have not set targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Others have weak goals.
Hunter Biden to Leave Chinese Company Board, Addressing Appearance of a Conflict
As next debate approaches, Joseph R. Biden’s son also said he would not work for foreign-owned companies if his father became president.
Inside the Tensions at Carlos Ghosn’s Nissan
Once seen as a model of global cooperation, the Nissan-Renault alliance seethed with fear and rivalries, raising questions about its future.