Insights from the Boardroom: Herman Daems on Corporate Governance

The corporate world has more directors than CEOs. But what does a director do? What is the role of a board of directors? As an experienced director and chairman of several companies and associations, Herman Daems critically analyses the functions of directors and chairmen. He reviews best practices and offers first-hand insights into corporate governance. AUTHOR: Herman Daems is emeritus professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management of K.U. Leuven, and is the Chairman of the Board at both K.U. Leuven and at BNP Paribas Fortis. He taught at the Harvard Business School and IESE in Barcelona. He has chaired the Belgian Corporate Governance Committee which sets the governance code for boards of listed companies in Belgium. SELLING POINTS: . A critical analysis of the function of a board of directors . Contains unique insights by an expert . A book for every chairman, CEO or manager