The COVID-19 pandemic, volatile market conditions, and increasing stakeholder attention to a range of environmental and social topics made 2020 a remarkably difficult year for many public companies. 2021 will bring new challenges, as major investors and proxy advisors signal enhanced scrutiny of director nominees and executive compensation programs, as well as more openness to environmental and social shareholder proposals.

As many companies prepare for upcoming annual meetings, we take stock of early proxy season activity, highlighting early results and emerging themes relevant to corporate leaders. READ MORE