Board of Directors: Page 5
Facebook's Sheryl Sandberg Joins Board of SurveyMonkey
The online polling company was recently run by Sandberg's late husband, Dave Goldberg.
A Startup Founder's Biggest Blunder?
Many business people -- from founders to established executives to onlookers -- misunderstand the role of boards and corporate governance, particularly for young companies.
How Can You Ensure That Diversity Starts at the Top?
Start by asking what kinds of people sit on your company board.
Building a Board: Female Founders/CEOs Wanted
There's a clear, growing demand for women in leadership positions, so what are you personally doing to fill it?
American Apparel Founder Dov Charney Is 'Suing Everyone'
With supposedly only $100,000 in his bank account, majority shareholder Charney told a reporter he is going after all those who did him wrong.
American Apparel Officially Fires Founder Dov Charney, Hires Its First Female CEO
Six months after suspending him for alleged sexual misconduct, American Apparel pulls the trigger and cuts ties with its controversial founder.
With New Board, Things Are Finally Looking Up for Olive Garden
Two months after Darden's dramatic board restructuring, Olive Garden beat analysts' expectations and reported its first positive same-store sales in more than a year.
The 5 Questions Entrepreneurs Must Ask When Choosing Board Members
Selecting a board is a critical activity for entrepreneurs, as it can shape the course of a business. To ensure you are headed in the right direction, focus on these five questions.
Marc Andreessen to Quit eBay Board
After six years serving on eBay's board of directors, Silicon Valley luminary is stepping down.
Activist Investor Gains Control of Olive Garden Parent's Board
Starboard Value has successfully replaced the entire board of Darden Restaurants, parent company of Olive Garden, following months of dispute.
More Diverse Corporate Boards Leads to Less Risk Taking
Research shows that businesses of all sizes would be wise to include leadership from all walks of life.
Lululemon Founder Chip Wilson Will Not Take on the Company's Board
Instead, he will sell half his shares to a private-equity firm.
Barnes & Noble to Split Into Two Separate Companies
With both the Nook and retail business struggling, the bookseller is dividing the company into two public companies.
Lululemon Founder Won't Go Down Without a Fight
Chip Wilson -- the yoga-retailer's founder and ousted Chairman -- is reportedly working with Goldman Sachs to gain more influence over the company he founded back in 1998.
A Venture Capital Firm Just Named an Algorithm to Its Board of Directors
No joke. Here's what it does.