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Insight
Galbraith: Appointing trusted friends to corporate boards improves governance
“And so, you know, some people would argue that's nepotistic, or it's not the way you're going to lead to good governance. I couldn't disagree more. I mean, because we know each other, Joel Greenblatt's on the board as well, Charlie Johnston, who had run distri…”
Steve Galbraith Apr 16, 2018 ▶ 27:58 Steven Galbraith – In the Boardroom (Capital Allocators, EP.48)
Insight
Galbraith: Boards should never seat directors who rely on board fees
“One of the things Rich was very cognizant of in constructing his board is he didn't want anyone on the board Who needed to be on the board. In other words. To collect a check. You got it. Yeah. And I, I'm a firm believer in that.”
Steve Galbraith Apr 16, 2018 ▶ 27:33 Steven Galbraith – In the Boardroom (Capital Allocators, EP.48)
Disclosure
Galbraith: Only two of his boards conduct annual member performance reviews
“Only two. And it's Pazina and Tufts. Now, Pazina, you have to. As a public company, you actually have to do it. None of the other boards do it.”
Steve Galbraith Apr 16, 2018 ▶ 52:04 Steven Galbraith – In the Boardroom (Capital Allocators, EP.48)
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