There is no downplaying the damage wrought by the COVID-19 pandemic on lives, livelihoods, and mental health.

At India's first Corporate Governance Exchange event, Douglas Baillie, former CEO of Hindustan Unilever and currently a director at Huhtamaki and Airtel Africa, shares insights on talent management and CEO succession.

Some of the greatest challenges companies face today have already been addressed effectively within the co-op/mutual model. From creating values and purpose-driven cultures, to attracting new talent who prioritize authentic leadership, to juggling multiple, diverse stakeholders, co-ops have provided a roadmap for other organizations.

Even as economies are battered by COVID-19, telecommunications are booming, offering a critical lifeline for an anxious world on lockdown.

CEOs are the mainstay of their companies – both externally and internally. They hold primary responsibility for developing and implementing forward-looking strategies and evolving corporate culture. And in our hyper-complex and fast-paced age, they are the voice of the company and architects of value creation that goes well beyond financial gain. Appointing the CEO is one of the most important decisions and extensive tasks of any board of directors.

BERLIN / GÖTTINGEN – March 23, 2021 – Companies adopt more socially and ecologically sustainable practices when the board includes women and environmental experts and when younger members are elected to the board on a regular basis.

Our work with the former and current Chairs of Mastercard on a strategic CEO Succession

As part of Egon Zehnder's series featuring six exceptional CEOs, meet "Raj", CEO of a major multinational pharmaceuticals company.

Highlights from a recent digital gathering with new Chief Executive Officers, hosted by Egon Zehnder.

As part of Egon Zehnder's six-part CEO profile series, Meet "Beth", CEO of a global software business.