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#southwest-airlines

Southwest, activist Elliott to begin settlement discussions

Elliott and Southwest Airlines are in talks to prevent a proxy fight, exploring board representation without ceding control.

Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him

Southwest Airlines avoided a board crisis by conceding to Elliott Management’s demands, allowing it to retain CEO Robert Jordan for now.

Southwest briskly boosts fees for certain checked bags

Elliott Investment Management's efforts to control Southwest Airlines' board have been thwarted by the newly appointed chairman, Rakesh Gangwal.

Southwest, activist Elliott to begin settlement discussions

Elliott and Southwest Airlines are in talks to prevent a proxy fight, exploring board representation without ceding control.

Paul Singer Settles For Torturing Southwest CEO Rather Than Firing Him

Southwest Airlines avoided a board crisis by conceding to Elliott Management’s demands, allowing it to retain CEO Robert Jordan for now.

Southwest briskly boosts fees for certain checked bags

Elliott Investment Management's efforts to control Southwest Airlines' board have been thwarted by the newly appointed chairman, Rakesh Gangwal.
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#real-estate

Do Co-op Board Members Have to Live in the Building?

Co-op board members may not need to be residents, depending on governing documents.
Nonresident board members could compromise co-op interests, prompting potential bylaw amendments.

IndyGo Welcomes Abbe Hohmann To Board Of Directors - Busline News

Abbe Hohmann's appointment to IndyGo's Board will leverage her extensive experience in real estate and economic development to support public transit innovation.

Do Co-op Board Members Have to Live in the Building?

Co-op board members may not need to be residents, depending on governing documents.
Nonresident board members could compromise co-op interests, prompting potential bylaw amendments.

IndyGo Welcomes Abbe Hohmann To Board Of Directors - Busline News

Abbe Hohmann's appointment to IndyGo's Board will leverage her extensive experience in real estate and economic development to support public transit innovation.
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Homebuilding veteran Scott Stowell joins Fannie Mae board

Scott D. Stowell joins Fannie Mae's board, bringing significant expertise in homebuilding to aid in expanding mortgage credit access.
#ceo-succession

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets Early 2026' for C.E.O. Change

Disney will announce a new CEO in early 2026, amid a board shake-up.

Disney names James Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026

James Gorman will become Disney's next chairman in January 2025, succeeding Mark Parker, as the company prepares for its CEO succession.

Disney Names James Gorman Chairman, Sets Early 2026' for C.E.O. Change

Disney will announce a new CEO in early 2026, amid a board shake-up.

Disney names James Gorman to serve as next chairman; anticipates naming new CEO in early 2026

James Gorman will become Disney's next chairman in January 2025, succeeding Mark Parker, as the company prepares for its CEO succession.
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#diversity

Sam Altman to Return to OpenAI's Board of Directors

Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board after investigation
OpenAI adds three women directors to address diversity concerns

Nonprofit Boards Remain Overwhelmingly White-Here's How to Change That - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Diversity on nonprofit boards is crucial for credibility and connection with the communities they serve.

DEI group Bridge boosts board with new vice chair and agency members

The diversity, equity, and inclusion trade nonprofit, Bridge, is expanding its board of directors with a new vice chair and executives from agency holding groups and major brands.
The goal of Bridge is to increase the impact of DEI efforts across the marketing industry and help companies make inclusion a part of their operations.

Sam Altman to Return to OpenAI's Board of Directors

Sam Altman rejoins OpenAI board after investigation
OpenAI adds three women directors to address diversity concerns

Nonprofit Boards Remain Overwhelmingly White-Here's How to Change That - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Diversity on nonprofit boards is crucial for credibility and connection with the communities they serve.

DEI group Bridge boosts board with new vice chair and agency members

The diversity, equity, and inclusion trade nonprofit, Bridge, is expanding its board of directors with a new vice chair and executives from agency holding groups and major brands.
The goal of Bridge is to increase the impact of DEI efforts across the marketing industry and help companies make inclusion a part of their operations.
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#openai

OpenAI adds a Carnegie Mellon professor to its board of directors | TechCrunch

Zico Kolter appointed to OpenAI's board of directors for his expertise in AI safety.

Former NSA head joins OpenAI board and safety committee | TechCrunch

Retired Gen. Paul Nakasone joins OpenAI's board to enhance security and safety practices, leveraging his vast experience in the military and intelligence sectors.

OpenAI adds a Carnegie Mellon professor to its board of directors | TechCrunch

Zico Kolter appointed to OpenAI's board of directors for his expertise in AI safety.

Former NSA head joins OpenAI board and safety committee | TechCrunch

Retired Gen. Paul Nakasone joins OpenAI's board to enhance security and safety practices, leveraging his vast experience in the military and intelligence sectors.
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Coinbase expands board with former OpenAI exec, clinton aide

Coinbase strengthens bipartisan connections by adding new board members Chris Lehane, Paul Clement, and Christa Davies amid growing political importance of cryptocurrency industry.

$5.1 Billion Pension Fund CIO Joins Non-profit Organization Focused on Bitcoin Adoption

Proof of Workforce Foundation adds Ajit Singh and Raphael Zagury to its Board of Directors to enhance education-based Bitcoin adoption among workforce organizations.
#elon-musk

Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work

Elon Musk is demanding shares worth over $80 billion from Tesla's board if he is to continue developing AI-based products.
Musk wants to own 25% of Tesla to avoid takeovers and have enough control of the company as it develops AI technology.

Tesla's Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk

Robyn M. Denholm, the chair of Tesla's board, has been criticized for her oversight of Elon Musk and the company.
A Delaware judge questioned Denholm's independence from Musk due to her compensation exceeding what other large companies pay their independent chairs.

Tesla's Board Backs a Pay Package for Elon Musk Struck Down by Judge

Tesla's board of directors approved a $47 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk, despite criticism and setbacks.

Musk Demands Bigger Stake in Tesla as Price for A.I. Work

Elon Musk is demanding shares worth over $80 billion from Tesla's board if he is to continue developing AI-based products.
Musk wants to own 25% of Tesla to avoid takeovers and have enough control of the company as it develops AI technology.

Tesla's Chair Under Scrutiny for Oversight of Elon Musk

Robyn M. Denholm, the chair of Tesla's board, has been criticized for her oversight of Elon Musk and the company.
A Delaware judge questioned Denholm's independence from Musk due to her compensation exceeding what other large companies pay their independent chairs.

Tesla's Board Backs a Pay Package for Elon Musk Struck Down by Judge

Tesla's board of directors approved a $47 billion compensation plan for Elon Musk, despite criticism and setbacks.
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#ceo

Webinar - Trust: What CEOs and Boards Must Know About Privacy and AI

Privacy and AI present significant regulatory and business risks for CEOs and Boards.
Educating corporate leaders on privacy and AI is crucial for in-house and outside privacy counsel.

Sheryl Sandberg to Depart Meta's Board of Directors

Sheryl Sandberg will not stand for re-election to Meta's board of directors in May after 14 years with the company.
Sandberg will remain as an adviser to Meta and expressed confidence in the company's future.
Sandberg played a key role in driving Facebook's success as its chief operating officer.

Webinar - Trust: What CEOs and Boards Must Know About Privacy and AI

Privacy and AI present significant regulatory and business risks for CEOs and Boards.
Educating corporate leaders on privacy and AI is crucial for in-house and outside privacy counsel.

Sheryl Sandberg to Depart Meta's Board of Directors

Sheryl Sandberg will not stand for re-election to Meta's board of directors in May after 14 years with the company.
Sandberg will remain as an adviser to Meta and expressed confidence in the company's future.
Sandberg played a key role in driving Facebook's success as its chief operating officer.
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IAPP Announces New Board of Directors and Executive Committee Members

IAPP announces three new directors to the board for 2024, including Christina Montgomery from IBM, Monika Tomczak-Gorlikowska from Prosus, and Travis LeBlanc from Cooley.
Christina Montgomery is a global leader in AI Ethics and governance, serving on the United States' National AI Advisory Committee and holding various advisory board positions.

Paramount Exec John Halley Named Interactive Advertising Bureau's Board Chair - TheWrap

John Halley has been named the new chair of the Interactive Advertising Bureau's board of directors.
General Motors' Shenan Reed will serve as vice chair.

Montreal-Python 2024 Elections

The current board of directors for Python Montreal is stepping down
Applications for new board members accepted until January 31, 2024
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Paolo Melchiorre - 2024 Django Software Foundation board nomination

Paolo is running for a seat on the 2024 Django Software Foundation board of directors.
He has been a contributor to the Django project for years and has been involved in the Python community.
Paolo has several initiatives he would like to carry forward if elected to the board.

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say

Employees at OpenAI wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity.
The letter was one factor among a list of grievances that led to the firing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The discovery, known as Q*, was seen as a potential breakthrough in the startup's search for artificial general intelligence.

Despite OpenAI Chaos, Wall Street Is Still Betting Big on AI

OpenAI's board of directors sacked CEO Sam Altman before eventually reinstating him and resigning.
The incident involves AI, predictions of the end of the world, strange pagan rites in Silicon Valley offices, and a Harry Potter fanfic.

OpenAI's board: Who are the 4 directors who fired Sam Altman, and will they stay if he returns?

Open AI CEO Sam Altman could potentially return to the company if a new board of directors and governance structure is put into place.
Altman's dismissal was due to a breakdown of communications, not misconduct.
Four board members were responsible for Altman's ouster.

ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company

Open AI has ousted its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, after an internal review found he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board of directors.
Altman's exit has created uncertainty about the future of Open AI and the industry's progress in artificial intelligence.
Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

The return of Sam Altman to OpenAI: A contrarian's take

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been rehired after being fired, along with president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest.
A majority of OpenAI employees signed a letter demanding Altman's return as CEO.
The new initial board of directors, which is still being formed, will include Bret Taylor as chair, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.

Paolo Melchiorre - 2024 Django Software Foundation board nomination

Paolo is running for a seat on the 2024 Django Software Foundation board of directors.
He has been a contributor to the Django project for years and has been involved in the Python community.
Paolo has several initiatives he would like to carry forward if elected to the board.

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say

Employees at OpenAI wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful AI discovery that could threaten humanity.
The letter was one factor among a list of grievances that led to the firing of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman.
The discovery, known as Q*, was seen as a potential breakthrough in the startup's search for artificial general intelligence.

Despite OpenAI Chaos, Wall Street Is Still Betting Big on AI

OpenAI's board of directors sacked CEO Sam Altman before eventually reinstating him and resigning.
The incident involves AI, predictions of the end of the world, strange pagan rites in Silicon Valley offices, and a Harry Potter fanfic.

OpenAI's board: Who are the 4 directors who fired Sam Altman, and will they stay if he returns?

Open AI CEO Sam Altman could potentially return to the company if a new board of directors and governance structure is put into place.
Altman's dismissal was due to a breakdown of communications, not misconduct.
Four board members were responsible for Altman's ouster.

ChatGPT-Maker OpenAI Fires CEO Sam Altman, the Face of the AI Boom, for Lack of Candor With Company

Open AI has ousted its co-founder and CEO, Sam Altman, after an internal review found he was not consistently candid in his communications with the board of directors.
Altman's exit has created uncertainty about the future of Open AI and the industry's progress in artificial intelligence.
Mira Murati, OpenAI's chief technology officer, will serve as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.

The return of Sam Altman to OpenAI: A contrarian's take

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has been rehired after being fired, along with president Greg Brockman, who resigned in protest.
A majority of OpenAI employees signed a letter demanding Altman's return as CEO.
The new initial board of directors, which is still being formed, will include Bret Taylor as chair, Larry Summers, and Adam D'Angelo.
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What the Firing and Rehiring of Sam Altman Actually Means

OpenAI's power struggle ends with CEO Sam Altman returning to his position, along with other key figures.
The company will continue its partnership with Microsoft.
Not all is perfect, as Altman and Brockman are not retaining their old board seats.

651 ARTS Expands Board Of Directors

651 ARTS welcomes China Moses and Cynthia Gordy Giwa to its Board of Directors for organizational expansion.

The Ad Council Announces Google's Tara Walpert Levy as Board Chair

Tara Walpert Levy named Chair of Ad Council's Board of Directors.

Belgian AI company TechWolf bags 39.8M - Silicon Canals

TechWolf secures $42.75M in Series B funding led by Felix Capital to expand in the US and further develop AI.
Diane Gherson, former IBM Chief HR Officer, joins TechWolf's Board of Directors to support building a skills-based organizational structure.
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