‘Blood in the Water’ – Activism: Views from the Board, CEO and Outside Agitator, 5th Palm Beach CorpGov Forum

Core Insights - The fifth annual Palm Beach CorpGov Forum took place on November 5-6, featuring discussions on corporate governance, activism, IPOs, private equity, and venture capital [1][2]. Group 1: Event Overview - The forum included a variety of speakers from different sectors, emphasizing the significance of shareholder activism and corporate governance for maintaining accountability and performance [2][3]. - More than 300 attendees participated, including institutional investors, board directors, family offices, attorneys, investment bankers, and key advisors [3]. Group 2: Key Speakers - Notable speakers included Josh Frank from Trian Fund Management, Andrew Keys from The Ether Machine, and Ken Traub from Comtech Telecommunications Corp [4][5]. - Other prominent figures included Daphna Edwards Ziman from Project Rise Partners and Jessica Wood from Sidley Austin LLP, highlighting a diverse range of expertise in corporate governance and activism [5][6].