Ann Bowering

Governance professionals do not have the luxury of being able to avoid political issues Governance professionals, from the corporate secretary to the IRO to the chief governance officer, are at the frontline for communication and engagement with shareholders. These roles are as complex as they are satisfying while navigating the constant turbulence. At any given time, new regulatory requirements, shareholder tendencies or political factors demand a response. As a public company and transfer agent to thousands of companies, Computershare has a unique perspective on numerous topics governance leaders face. In particular, the economic and social impact of the current geopolitical…