Tips and trends shaping the 2025 proxy season
In this episode of The Corporate Director Podcast, we’re joined by Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, partners at Wilson Sonsini. The conversation centers around shareholder engagement trends and the evolving landscape of shareholder activism as we approach the 2025 proxy season. The guests share their insights on how the new U.S. presidential administration's stance on DEI and ESG might impact corporate governance. They also provide practical advice for directors and corporate leaders on navigating the ESG/DEI backlash, protecting against shareholder activism, and fostering effective shareholder engagement.
Guests
More about the podcast
- The significance of increased shareholder interactions in 2024
- Key shareholder activism trends and their implications for 2025
- Noteworthy proxy battles from 2024
- Best practices for companies to guard against shareholder activism
- Strategies for engaging with shareholders to ensure alignment on key issues
Prepare your board for shareholder activism: A guide to running crisis-ready tabletop exercises
Prepare your board for shareholder activism with our guide to crisis-ready tabletop exercises. Learn key steps, detailed checklists, and timelines to stay ahead. Download now!
What Directors Think 2025
Read the 2025 edition of What Directors Think, conducted in partnership with Corporate Board Member and FTI Consulting, to find out what's on public company directors' minds for the year ahead.
Trends in shareholder activism
Doug Schnell and Sebastian Alsheimer, leaders in the shareholder engagement and activism practice at Wilson Sonsini, explore the latest developments in shareholder activism and offer tips and insights.
