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Starbucks’ new CEO reveals plans to overhaul strategy, slash menu items, and double stores in the U.S.

To compete in the current landscape, a coffee shop can no longer simply be an a straightforward place to get a black cup of coffee. The rise of cafe culture and remote work has led customers to desire more food options, trendy drinks—both hot and cold—and sometimes even more importantly, great WiFi.

Trump's SEC leader shifts power from investors to boardrooms

New policies from the top U.S. securities regulator hand corporate boards more power over investors in ways that could curtail investor-initiated reform efforts on everything from climate policy to director contests, experts say.

Decisions of the Board of Directors of Ecopetrol S.A.

BOGOTA, Colombia, Nov. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) (the “Company”) announces that in line with the publication made on November 8, 2024, the Board of Directors, in its session on November 28 and 29, 2024

IoD press release Governance lessons from the Post Office scandal IoD

The Institute of Directors has today launched a new policy paper, ‘The Post Office Scandal: A failure of governance’, identifying the lessons that can be learnt from one of the worst miscarriages of justice in UK legal history.

Bancolombia CEO Juan Carlos Mora Joins Acumen as Board Member

Since 2013, Acumen has advanced sustainable development and climate resilience in Colombia through impact investments in agriculture and energy.

2025’s Burning Question: Can Your Compliance Program Pass DOJ Scrutiny?

The DOJ has raised the bar for corporate compliance programs, with recent updates demanding new attention to AI risks and electronic communications.

Starbucks Announces Transitions to Its Board of Directors

SEATTLE – Starbucks Coffee Company (NASDAQ: SBUX) today announced Howard Schultz, the company’s modern-day founder and chairman emeritus, will step down from the Board of Directors effective today as part of a planned transition.

Black Directors Lose Ground in Boardrooms, Reversing Progress

The share of new Black directors at S&P 500 companies fell by nearly in half in 2023, returning to levels closer to those seen before the murder of George Floyd by police brought fresh attention to the lack of diversity on corporate boards.

Future-Proofing the Board of Directors

To help navigate increasingly complex corporate governance challenges, a recent report by the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) Commission on The Future of the American Board highlights areas of focus for boards in 2023 and beyond.

Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s board of directors

Elon Musk has dissolved Twitter’s board of directors – cementing his control over the social media platform.

Trends emerging for board of directors’ role in the new business environment

For small and mid-size businesses, a board of directors can take on a wide variety of roles to add value for an organization.

In A Fast-Changing World, Boards Of Directors Must Adapt

When I work with the boards of large companies, I see much more emphasis on protecting value than on building value by embracing needed changes.

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