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BP is struggling with basic governance: that’s the only conclusion we can draw from the fact that the company has found itself in yet another major boardroom ordeal. This time, chair Albert Manifold has been ousted after only seven months in the job. It was, by no means, an amicable departure. Manifold has already pledged to fight his dismissal, as well as the allegations that led to it. It should

The biggest changes in GCC corporate governance: a look back over two and a half decades of extraordinary shifts. Gulf Cooperation Council states (Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Oman) continue to expand their appeal as global business heartlands. Since the year 2000, many areas like Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh have emerged as focal points within global commerce. With that

Corporate governance in the Middle East: a guide to the basics for anyone starting their boardroom careers in the region, or moving there from overseas. Governance is changing the Middle East. We are seeing a shift from less formalised, relationship-based management to one rooted in robust frameworks. And what’s more, we’re seeing more responsibility placed on directors. For that reason, it’s esse

Why boardroom communication is crucial: The latest corporate governance podcast episode explores the main problems of boardroom communication and how to solve them.Why boardroom communication is crucialIt doesn’t matter how experienced directors are, or how much they have achieved throughout their careers – if they can’t communicate, it can be a colossal boardroom liability. Good boardroom communi

P Morgan’s governance identity crisis: proxy advisors say the top-level leadership structures just aren’t fit for purpose. It’s one of the most well-known investment banking firms in the world, but JP Morgan’s corporate governance practices will be under full scrutiny as two major proxy advisors call for major change at the top level. It’s all centred on Jamie Dimon, who has been chair and chief e

Why did Spirit Airlines collapse? A corporate governance education analysis of a major US carrier and how its fortunes declined to complete collapse.RIP Spirit Airlines. It was one of the most popular carriers in the United States, but in May 2026, it suddenly ceased all operations.  The collapse was cruelly abrupt. It left thousands of crew members jobless and passengers stranded. Some reported o

What audit committees should ask about fraud risk? A corporate governance education guide to ensuring this crucial committee fulfils its mandate.Fraud risk is only increasing in this modern, chaotic global business landscape. EY describes that reality as “NAVI” – non-linear, accelerated, volatile, and interconnected. In general, changes happen faster, tech capabilities are getting broader, and bad

Can I use AI in the boardroom? Like really? It’s the biggest innovation to hit corporate governance in years, but how much can we really depend on it?A recent article in the Financial Times spoke about boards appointing bots to sit amongst them, and how close we are to that reality. While not every AI-related conversation will be that dramatic for directors, it is important to have a realistic con

Supply chain due diligence: what boards of directors need to know as regulators and other stakeholders increase their scrutiny of your business. Supply chain due diligence covers all the analysis of supply chains, primarily to make sure they conform to ethical principles. These days, most of those principles are defined by regulators and the companies’ individual mission statements and codes of co

Modern boardroom blind spots: The latest corporate governance podcast episode unpacks new data all about how boards view modern corporate challenges. Are they as ready as they think they are?Modern boardroom blind spotsBusiness success has always been directly tied to the quality of an organisation’s leadership at the board and executive levels. While most business leaders are confident individual

Apple’s succession plan is working. This transition is remarkably calm compared to bigger governance blunders that have plagued other corporations of this size. It feels oddly rare to read about a CEO transition at such a high-profile company and not immediately jump to the worst conclusions. And yet, on 20th April 2026, Apple gave us just that when they announced that long-time leader Tim Cook wo

What is supply chain due diligence? A quick guide giving you the essentials from a corporate governance viewpoint. Supply chains are the most crucial arteries for profits in most businesses, and the level of scrutiny on them has never been higher. In many parts of the world, it’s becoming increasingly common for businesses to be judged not only on their own activities, but also on the activities o

Poor governance badly impacts some of the most crucial metrics in modern business, according to a new survey aimed at highlighting the main challenges faced by directors. The report, titled Boardroom Resilience in 2026: Independent research into board readiness, risk and strategy, surveyed 500 directors from companies of various sizes and industries in Q3, 2025. It found that at least 7 out of 10

Boards and independent business reviews: How directors should approach an IBR and why it matters. Expert insights from Vijay Merchant, Partner (Financial Advisory) at BTGIBRs and when a board should commission oneIBRs are most associated with lender-driven situations — commissioned when a bank or creditor needs independent foresight into a borrower’s position. That framing is understandable, but i

“BP’s governance is broken”. The global oil giant – one of the biggest in the world – is going through a fresh round of conflict at the leadership level, as multiple stakeholders vie for control over the company’s strategic future. In the line of fire this time is the chair of the board, Albert Menifold, whose re-election chances have been dealt a significant blow amid outcry over ESG reporting co

The board’s role in digital asset fraud cases: What should a board do when digital asset fraud is suspected? Expert insights from Brian Simpson, Head of Digital Asset Unit and Partner (Restructuring), BTGA growing number of mainstream companies now hold or transact in digital assets in some form: as part of treasury strategy, in supplier or client payments, or embedded in acquisitions. Boards that

Boardrooms need more courage: That’s the message coming from the head of one of the most notable corporate governance regulators in the world. Richard Moriarty, CEO of the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), has renewed the long-standing criticism of directors who become obsessed with the “paper trail” element of their roles, especially if it means they fail to deal with what’s in front of them in

Corporate simplification is a corporate governance risk: expert insights from restructuring and turnaround specialist Martin Barron. For many growing organisations, structural complexity is inevitable. Entities are created to support acquisitions, facilitate tax arrangements, or enable expansion into new markets. However, over time, those structures can become difficult to navigate, and the govern

The latest trends in governance and proxy voting: This episode of the corporate governance podcast explores shareholder and investor sentiment ahead of a busy proxy season.The latest trends in governance and proxy votingAt the time of this episode’s release in March 2026, we’re right on the doorstep of proxy season. If you’re not too familiar with the term, this is the main period of the year when

By Dan Byrne for The Corporate Governance InstituteWhat exactly happened to WeWork? This guide explores a classic case of corporate governance gone awry and what lessons we should learn.Any digital nomad, entrepreneur, startup employee or worker who’s newly remote post-pandemic will have heard of WeWork. Their business model of office buildings filled with on-demand hot desks and other corporate n