This paper develops a unified framework to synthesize the growing stream of positive
research on the role of individual decision makers in shaping observed accounting …

For several decades, the boards of directors have been relatively homogeneous groups
consisting of white old men (the so-called 'good-old boys'). This static and apparently …

In this address, I discuss differences across investor and manager motivations for
considering sustainable finance—value versus values motivations—and how these …

This paper examines the influence of board gender diversity on the Environmental, Social
and Governance (ESG) disclosure quality of energy firms. Particularly, the study evaluates …

Abstract In 2017,“The Big Three” institutional investors launched campaigns to increase
gender diversity on corporate boards. We estimate that their campaigns led American …

Can algorithms assist firms in their decisions on nominating corporate directors? Directors
predicted by algorithms to perform poorly indeed do perform poorly compared to a realistic …

Purpose This paper examines contextual factors that affect the association between board
gender diversity and firm performance. Design/methodology/approach The authors use a …

This study aims at analysing the relationship between board gender diversity (BGD) and
financial performance for firms with headquarters based in Latin America (LatAm). Using …

George Floyd's murder caused many firms to reveal how exposed they are to racial diversity
issues. We examine investor and firm behaviors after this socially significant event to provide …

This paper explores the main forces impacting diversity and the role of women at senior
management and board level in finance. In addition, it offers a synopsis of selected research …