CORPORATE GOVERNANCE & ESG
Practice Area
Our corporate governance expertise spans various aspects, including fiduciary responsibilities, executive compensation, and piercing the corporate veil, considering the impact of non-financial reporting and Environmental, social, and governance (ESG).
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Our team is comprised of industry senior executives who served as board members or advisors to numerous companies in a wide variety of industry segments, including industrial manufacturing, health care, financial services, cybersecurity and marketing.
Our team of seasoned industry professionals has experience in a wide spectrum of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) issues, including workplace discrimination, antitrust conduct, and financial integrity.
EXPERTISE
Corporate Governance & Disclosures
Our experts have experience in scrutinizing the actions of corporate boards, particularly in ESG matters like diversity goals and discrimination allegations. Our analysis extends to the accuracy and relevance of corporate disclosures, especially in climate change, human capital management, and board diversity, aligning with global ESG reporting standards.
Investment Management & Greenwashing
SEDA´s experts role covers ESG investment processes and allegations of "greenwashing." We address enforcement in investment management and proficiency in ESG ratings, aligning with global ESG investment standards.
Board Processes & Fiduciary Duties
Our experts´ assessments include the prudence of directors and officers in adhering to their fiduciary duties, considering the latest developments in non-financial reporting standards and sustainable governance practices.
Executive Compensation
SEDA´s experts analyze intricate components of executive compensation, ensuring alignment with corporate goals and ethical standards, including but not limited to Incentive plan design, business unit valuation and target setting, business unit performance measurement, and labor Market Analysis.
Corporate Disclosures
We critically evaluate corporate disclosures in various scenarios, emphasizing the growing importance of non-financial reporting, especially in the financial sector. Our expertise in piercing the corporate veil examines the authenticity of corporate structures, highlighting governance practices and operational relationships.
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Craig W. Broderick
Senior Advisor
Former
Goldman Sachs - Chief Risk Officer, Chief Credit Officer
Management Committee and Chair or Co-Chair of the Firmwide Risk Committee
Expertise
Credit and Counterparty Risk, Market Risk, Liquidity Risk, Operational Risk, Insurance Risk
Edward Baker
Managing Director
Former
The Cambridge Strategy - Executive Chairman
Alliance Capital - CEO Alliance Capital UK, Director Emerging Markets Research, CIO Global Emerging Markets Equities
Expertise
ESG Investing, Corporate Governance, Quantitative Investing, Risk Management
Avinash Persaud
Managing Director
Former
Government of Barbados - Special Envoy to the Prime Minister on Investments and Financial Services
World Economic Forum - Member, Council on International Monetary System
Expertise
Fixed-Income Securities, Emerging Markets, Banks Crises and Liquidity, State-dependent sovereign securities, GDP and Oil-Linked Bonds, International Banking Regulations
Louise Pitt Brindle
Senior Advisor
Former
RPIA - Principal Head of PM Research
Goldman Sachs - Vice President
Expertise
Credit Research, Credit Trading, Financial Institutions Research, Preferred Stocks, AT1 Capital, CDS, ESG Investments
Stephen F. O'Byrne
Managing Director
Former
Shareholder Value Advisors - President (Current)
Stern Stewart & Co. - Senior Vice President
Expertise
Executive compensation, Incentive plan design, Business unit valuation and target setting, Business unit performance measurement, Labor market analysis
Andrew W. Feinberg
Managing Director
Former
Brightcove Inc (“BCOV”) - CEO, President and COO
Lycos Inc (“LCOS”) - Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel, VP Corp Dev
Expertise
Corporate Governance, Board of Directors and Officers Duties Responsibilities and Operations, Compensation Committees/Compensation Strategies, Venture Capital, Technology Transformation
Mitchell I. Gordon
Managing Director
Former
Cambridge Capital Acquisition Corp./SPAC - President and CFO
Interpool (NYSE: IPX) - EVP and CFO
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Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Investment Banking, Restructuring and Financing, Transportation and Logistics
James N. Lane
Managing Director
Former
Société Générale - Chairman & CEO, SG Capital Partners
Goldman Sachs - General Partner, Co-Head, Principal Investment Area (PIA)
Expertise
Private Equity, Alternative Investments, Corporate Finance
Robert Ohrenstein
Senior Advisor
Former
KPMG – Vice Chair, Global Head of Private Equity
Expertise
Private Equity Transactions, Pre-transaction Due Diligence, SPA Pricing Mechanics, Closing Accounts Disputes, Financial Reps and Warranties