Committees : Governance
What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You
Ultimately, directors' effectiveness will depend on how much they know about the business of banking and, specifically, their own bank, writes Bank Director Editor Jack Milligan.
Women Who Serve as CEOs Talk About the Glass Ceiling
OTC Markets Group’s Maggie Chou interviews women in senior leadership positions at OTCQX banks, and finds that being yourself is key.
Why Aren’t There More Women Leaders in Banking?
There is only one woman who heads an S&P 500 bank. Editor Jack Milligan considers the problem.
How Old Is Too Old To Serve?
Bank Director Editor Jack Milligan writes about one of the most sensitive topics on bank boards.
Assembling the Right Board
Jim McAlpin of Bryan Cave LLP explains that what should be included in a board's strategic plan.
Getting Business for Your Bank: How to Get Involved at the Board Level
Some banks take aggressive measures to get board members involved.
What Makes a Banking Leader
Alan Kaplan of Kaplan & Associates writes about what to look for in a successful CEO.
Bank Director’s Story: How the Board of Congressional Bank Evaluated Itself
A bank director at Congressional Bank describes how her board carried out a self-assessment, and got more than it anticipated.
CEO Evaluations: Providing Feedback that Makes a Difference
Pearl Meyer & Partners’ Laura Hay offers suggestions on a more effective evaluation process.
Recruiting the Right Directors for Your Board—and Getting Rid of the Wrong Ones
This article explains how to go about assessing the quality of your board, recruiting new members and getting rid of ineffective directors.