Dambisa Moyo is a prizewinning author of the New York Times bestsellers Edge of Chaos, Winner Take All, and Dead Aid, and she was named one of the "100 Most Influential People in the World" by Time magazine. Moyo regularly contributes to the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. She lives in New York City and London.
"How Boards Work is a detailed explainer of how corporate boards at
listed companies operate, describing how often they meet and how
chief executives are selected."
--Reuters
"Highly instructive for aspiring non-executives...provides
thoughtful analysis and reform."--Financial Times
"A highly useful primer for investors and board members
alike."--Kirkus
"How Boards Work is exactly what any prospective--or sitting--board
member needs to understand the true rigors and realities of board
life. Having seen it all, Moyo offers valuable guidance on how
boards can best focus their time and energy while grappling with
social, governance, and environmental issues."--Arianna Huffington,
founder and CEO, Thrive Global, and former board member, Uber
"How Boards Work offers a thorough and nuanced take on the
ever-evolving role of corporate boards today. Moyo provides a
candid assessment of the challenges and opportunities that
directors face and wisely warns of the dangers of stasis. The book
is not only a must-read for the most tenured and experienced board
members, but it also provides critical context to those who one day
hope to have a seat at the table."--Mellody Hobson, co-CEO, Ariel
Investments; chair of the board of directors, Starbucks; board
member, JP Morgan; former board chair, Dreamworks; and former board
member, Estée Lauder
"Boards have incredible power to impact how companies and their
stakeholders meet the challenges of the modern age. But boards are
complex and living organisms that require more than just getting
smart people in a room. Dambisa Moyo's book, informed by real-world
experience in negotiating complex situations, should be a must-read
for any board that wants to excel and have an impact today."--Dan
Loeb, founder and CEO, Thirdpoint, and former board member,
Sotheby's
"Drawing on her direct involvements on several boards of companies
facing difficult decisions, as well as her global economic
expertise, Moyo has written an indispensable guide to how boards
function, malfunction, and, most importantly, should operate
better."--Mohamed A. El-Erian, president of Queens' College,
Cambridge University; board member, Under Armour; and author of The
Only Game in Town and When Markets Collide
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