William Cox Elected to Board of Directors at Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation
William Cox, president of The Waterfront Group, elected to the board of directors at Brookfield Infrastructure Corporation during annual shareholders meeting. Learn more about this prominent global infrastructure company and its newly elected directors.
Advance Auto Parts Reaches Settlement with Activist Investors for Three Board Seats
Advance Auto Parts settles with activists Third Point and Saddle Point, granting them three board seats. The company’s stock has been declining due to increased costs, leading to a cut in forecast and dividend. New board members appointed and CEO change reflect efforts to navigate challenges. Shares surged by 3.7% following the news. Activists express confidence in the company’s potential for value creation.
FINRA Appoints Three New Governors to Board of Governors
FINRA, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, has appointed three new governors to its Board of Governors, bringing extensive expertise in audit, risk management, regulatory policy, and investing. Derrick Roman, a former partner at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC), and Gus Sauter, a former Global Chief Investment Officer at Vanguard, have been appointed as public governors, while Naureen Hassan, President of UBS Americas and CEO of UBS Holdings, has been appointed as an industry governor. The new members are expected to consider the challenges and opportunities of the regulatory landscape ahead, reflecting FINRA’s commitment to maintaining effective self-regulation and ensuring appropriate governance to fulfill its mission of protecting investors and promoting market integrity.
Disney Announces Slate of Nominees for 2024 Annual Shareholders Meeting
The Walt Disney Company has announced its slate of 12 nominees for election at the 2024 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The Board of Directors has recommended shareholders to vote for the following nominees: Mary T. Barra, Safra A. Catz, Amy…
Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space Partner to Develop Starlab Commercial Space Station
Voyager Space and Airbus Defence and Space have officially solidified their partnership to develop the Starlab commercial space station. The joint venture, known as Starlab Space LLC, will oversee the design, construction, and operation of the station, aiming to attract…
Apple Nominates Dr. Wanda Austin, Former CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, for Board of Directors
Today, Apple announced the nomination of Dr. Wanda Austin, former president and CEO of The Aerospace Corporation, for election to its board of directors. Austin is recognized for her extensive experience in science and technology, as well as her significant…