Gender diversity, overboarding top of mind for instos: GeorgesonBY KARREN VERGARA | FRIDAY, 18 JUL 2025 7:10AMThe lack of gender diversity, independence and 'overboarding,' are some of the top reasons why institutional investors voted against directors, according to Georgeson, after analysing trends in the latest mini-AGM season. Related News |
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