The headlines around BP's decision to remove its chairman have focused on personality. That is the wrong lesson. This is a governance story.
The fundamental principle of directorship is simple: nose in, fingers out. Directors are there to stay informed, ask tough questions, and provide oversight. They are not there to run the company.
Strong governance is rarely about reacting to a crisis but recognising the quiet signals before they become headlines. The directors who avoid public crises are not always the ones with the most impressive resumes. They are the ones who act while the warning signs are still easy to ignore.
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In the Globe and Mail: "They’re Baaaaaack: Why CEOs and Boards Should be Terrified by Activist Investors and Their New Tactics"
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In the Globe and Mail: "Opinion: Soon, Artificial Intelligence Will Be Running Companies – Rise of the Robo-Director"
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In the Globe and Mail: "Activists Advancing: Why Boardroom Battles are Accelerating across Canada"
According to data from Kingsdale Advisors, the number of proxy contests in Canada as of today is already equivalent to the entire 2022 season.
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* Source: Bloomberg Global Shareholder Activism League Tables FY2025 and LSEG Global Shareholder Activism Review FY2025.
#2025 and 2026 indicate proxy seasons: July 2024 to June 2026.