Ownership

The co-founder of California Pizza Kitchen on the hidden costs of going public, the moment founders and directors stop wanting the same thing, and the lesson he learned too late.

New directors add value fastest when they build trust with the CEO and sponsor, understand the investment thesis and focus on the levers that drive returns.

For private companies orchestrating a transfer or sale, fortune doesn’t favor the bold. It favors the prepared. A successful deal hinges on planning and foresight long before negotiations begin. To understand how private company leaders are positioning their businesses for that moment, we asked 100 executives about their upcoming timing, priorities, and pressure points.

Boards can help identify opportunity amid an uncertain economic environment.

Avoid the pitfalls of post-merger integration and C-suite development.