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The Chefs' Warehouse Announces Two New Board
The Chefs’ Warehouse Announces Two New Board Members November 3, 2020 RIDGEFIELD, Conn., Nov. 03, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHEF), a premier distributor of specialty food products in North America, today announced the election of Aylwin Lewis and Ivy Brown to serve on its Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2021. In addition, Mr. Lewis will serve as a member of the Compensation and Human Capital Committee of the Board of Directors and Ms. Brown will serve as a member of the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. “We are very excited to welcome Aylwin and Ivy as new independent directors to our Board,” said Christopher Pappas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Chefs' Warehouse, Inc. “Aylwin’s extensive operations, marketing, and culture building experience at public retail and restaurant companies and Ivy’s extensive operations, finance and logistics experience make for two incredible additions to our Board. I am looking forward to their expert guidance as we work together to grow our business in this current pandemic and beyond.” Aylwin Lewis was most recently the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Potbelly Corporation (NASDAQ: PBPB), a growing Chicago-based sandwich chain with operations throughout the United States and internationally, from 2008 to 2017. Prior to Potbelly, Aylwin was Chief Executive Officer and President of Sears Holdings Corporation, which was created from the merger of two retail giants, Kmart and Sears. Aylwin was the President and Chief Executive Officer of Kmart at the time of the merger, a distinction that made Aylwin the highest ranking African-American executive in the U.S. -
CEO Activism and Firm Value
CEO Activism and Firm Value Anahit Mkrtchyan, Jason Sandvik, Vivi Z. Zhu* January 2021 Abstract We investigate the impact of CEO activism, the increasingly common practice of CEOs speaking out on social and political issues, on firm value. CEO activism may be beneficial for shareholders, as it can bolster firms’ relationships with customers and employees. Alternatively, CEO activism may be detrimental if it alienates stakeholders with opposing views. Consistent with the former, we find that CEO activism results in a positive market reaction and higher valuations. These results can be explained by increased employee productivity and innovation, suggesting that CEO activism may improve corporate reputation in labor markets. Additionally, activist CEOs benefit from more future directorships. Keywords: CEO Activism, firm value, productivity, innovation. JEL Classification Numbers: G34 *Anahit Mkrtchyan is from the D’Amore-McKim School of Business, Northeastern University and can be reached at [email protected]. Jason Sandvik and Vivi Z. Zhu are from the A. B. Freeman School of Business, Tulane University. Sandvik can be reached at [email protected] and Zhu can be reached at [email protected]. We thank John Bai, Jonathan Brogaard, Lucy Chernykh, James Conklin, Felipe Cortes, Laura Field, Davidson Heath, Udi Hoitash, Kate Holland, Peter Iliev, William Kerr, Michelle Lowry, Nadya Malenko, Stijn Van Nieuwerburgh, Yihui Pan, Miriam Schwartz-Ziv, Nathan Seegert, Kandarp Srinivasan, Kuncheng Zheng, and the participants of workshops at Florida State University and Tulane University for their helpful comments. Electronic copy available at: https://ssrn.com/abstract=3699082 1. Introduction Over the last decade, business leaders have increasingly engaged in CEO activism, i.e., the practice of speaking out on hot-button social and political issues. -
OUTPUT-WSIB Voting Report
2006 Proxy Voting Report 3M Company Ticker Security ID: Meeting Date Meeting Status MMM CUSIP9 88579Y101 05/09/2006 Voted Issue Mgmt For/Agnst No.Description Proponent Rec Vote Cast Mgmt 1.1Elect Linda Alvarado Mgmt For For For 1.2Elect Edward Liddy Mgmt For For For 1.3Elect Robert Morrison Mgmt For For For 1.4Elect Aulana Peters Mgmt For For For 2Ratification of Auditor Mgmt For For For Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation to Declassify the 3Board Mgmt For For For STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING EXECUTIVE 4COMPENSATION ShrHoldr Against Against For STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING 3M S ANIMAL 5WELFARE POLICY ShrHoldr Against Against For STOCKHOLDER PROPOSAL REGARDING 3M S BUSINESS 6OPERATIONS IN CHINA ShrHoldr Against Against For Abbott Laboratories Inc Ticker Security ID: Meeting Date Meeting Status ABT CUSIP9 002824100 04/28/2006 Voted Issue Mgmt For/Agnst No.Description Proponent Rec Vote Cast Mgmt 1.1Elect Roxanne Austin Mgmt For For For 1.2Elect William Daley Mgmt For For For 1.3Elect W. Farrell Mgmt For For For 1.4Elect H. Laurance Fuller Mgmt For For For 1.5Elect Richard Gonzalez Mgmt For For For 1.6Elect Jack Greenberg Mgmt For For For 1.7Elect David Owen Mgmt For For For 1.8Elect Boone Powell, Jr. Mgmt For For For 1.9Elect W. Ann Reynolds Mgmt For For For 1.10Elect Roy Roberts Mgmt For For For 1.11Elect William Smithburg Mgmt For For For 1.12Elect John Walter Mgmt For For For 1.13Elect Miles White Mgmt For For For RATIFICATION OF DELOITTE & 2TOUCHE LLP AS AUDITORS. Mgmt For For For SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - PAY-FOR-SUPERIOR- 3PERFORMANCE ShrHoldr Against Against For Page 1 of 139 2006 Proxy Voting Report SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - 4POLITICAL CONTRIBUTIONS ShrHoldr Against Against For SHAREHOLDER PROPOSAL - 5THE ROLES OF CHAIR AND CEO . -
Emerging Mobility Technologies and Trends
Emerging Mobility Technologies and Trends And Their Role in Creating “Mobility-As-A-System” For the 21st Century and Beyond OWNERSHIP RIGHTS All reports are owned by Energy Systems Network (ESN) and protected by United States copyright and international copyright/intellectual property laws under applicable treaties and/or conventions. User agrees not to export any report into a country that does not have copyright/ intellectual property laws that will protect ESN’s rights therein. GRANT OF LICENSE RIGHTS ESN hereby grants user a non-exclusive, non-refundable, non- transferable Enterprise License, which allows you to (i) distribute the report within your organization across multiple locations to its representatives, employees or agents who are authorized by the organization to view the report in support of the organization’s internal business purposes; and (ii) display the report within your organization’s privately hosted internal intranet in support of your organization’s internal business purposes. Your right to distribute the report under an Enterprise License allows distribution among multiple locations or facilities to Authorized Users within your organization. ESN retains exclusive and sole ownership of this report. User agrees not to permit any unauthorized use, reproduction, distribution, publication or electronic transmission of any report or the information/forecasts therein without the express written permission of ESN. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTY AND LIABILITY ESN has used its best efforts in collecting and preparing each report. ESN, its employees, affi liates, agents, and licensors do not warrant the accuracy, completeness, correctness, non-infringement, merchantability, or fi tness for a particular purpose of any reports covered by this agreement. -
Believe Explore Support Help Care We Save Babies Champion
believe explore care support champion help we save babies 2005 Annual Report Table of Contents I help I care Officers’ Letter ................................. 2 Kevin Jones, March of Dimes Cheri Johnson, RN, Volunteers ........................................ 4 volunteer and father of a provider of women’s premature baby page 4 and infants’ services Community Services ........................ 8 in Baton Rouge page 8 Research ........................................ 12 Education ...................................... 16 Advocacy ....................................... 20 I explore I believe Fundraising .................................... 24 Donors ........................................... 29 Dr. Stephen J. Lye, researcher Thalia, top Latina actress studying the causes of and recording star, featured premature birth page 12 in a bilingual public education Financials ....................................... 47 health initiative page 16 Boards, Committees and Chapters ................................. 50 The mission of the March of Dimes is to improve the health of babies by I champion I support preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality. Dede Alpert, former Joe Hale, lifelong March California State Senator of Dimes volunteer and and advocate for expanded fundraiser page 24 Cover photo: newborn screening page 20 Chloe, born January 31, 2006, at 24 weeks, weighing 1 lb., 7 oz. Officers’ Letter “Where cures begin” The March of Dimes today is made up of tests. As a result of The importance of community was driven home to every September 16, 2005, marked the culmination of more people who have come together to make these efforts, many American as hurricanes destroyed parts of the Gulf than a year of celebratory events and activities honoring the future better for babies. They are states took steps toward States and displaced thousands of families, pregnant the 50th Anniversary of the Salk polio vaccine. -
By Gerald L. Aben Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of The
A WHOLE NEW WORLD: SUPPORTING SOCIALLY RESPONSIBLE BUSINESS THROUGH LEGISLATION by Gerald L. Aben Submitted in partial Fulfillment of the requirements of the King Scholar Program Michigan State University College of Law Under the Direction of Professor Bruce Bean Spring, 2009 INTRODUCTION A fundamental question that commentators have asked since the inception of the corporation is whether a corporation is merely a tool to make profits for its shareholders, or, as a construct of society, does it owe that society certain obligations.1 Currently, corporate law in the United States mandates that a corporation’s sole obligation is to its corporate shareholders.2 While this view of corporations is popular among investors and free market proponents, many activists and commentators have argued that corporations should actively consider the effects corporate decisions have on other constituencies, most notably employees, customers, and neighbors.3 However, advocates differ on what Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is, and how a corporation can ensure that it is a responsible member of society.4 At the same time, critics argue that the only social responsibility corporations have is to their shareholders and that CSR violates the principles of free market society.5 Many corporations, such as Nike, Inc. (Nike) and BP, plc (BP) have voluntarily implemented CSR programs for a variety of reasons.6 These programs have had mixed success and are often met with skepticism from the public as mere ploys for publicity.7 Additionally, the legality of CSR -
October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 Robert A. Iger Executive Chairman and Chairman of the Board The Walt Disney Company 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91521 Bob Chapek Chief Executive Officer The Walt Disney Company 500 South Buena Vista Street Burbank, CA 91521 Dear Mr. Iger and Mr. Chapek: I write to express concern about The Walt Disney Company’s (Disney) recent decision to lay off 28,000 workers during an economic recession1 while reinstating pay rates for highly compensated senior executives.2 In the years leading up to this crisis, your company prioritized the enrichment of executives and stockholders through hefty compensation packages3, and billions of dollars’ worth of dividend payments4 and stock buybacks,5 all of which weakened Disney’s financial cushion and ability to retain and pay its front-line workers amid the pandemic. While I appreciate that your company has continued to provide health-care benefits to furloughed workers for the past six months,6 thousands of laid off employees will now have to worry about how to keep food on the table7 as executives begin receiving hefty paychecks again.8 I would like to know whether Disney’s financial decisions have impacted the company’s 1 Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, “Statement from Josh D’Amaro, Chairman, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products (DPEP),” September 29, 2020, https://dpep.disney.com/update/. 2 Deadline, “Disney & Fox Corporation End Temporary Executive Pay Cuts Related To COVID-19 Pandemic,” Nellie Andreeva and Dominic Patten, August 20, 2020, https://deadline.com/2020/08/disney-fox-coronavirus-pay- reductions-restored-1203018873/. -
Upholding the Disney Utopia Through American Tragedy: a Study of the Walt Disney Company’S Responses to Pearl Harbor and 9/11
Upholding the Disney Utopia Through American Tragedy: A Study of The Walt Disney Company's Responses to Pearl Harbor and 9/11 Lindsay Goddard Senior Thesis presented to the faculty of the American Studies Department at the University of California, Davis March 2021 Abstract Since its founding in October 1923, The Walt Disney Company has en- dured as an influential preserver of fantasy, traditional American values, and folklore. As a company created to entertain the masses, its films often provide a sense of escapism as well as feelings of nostalgia. The company preserves these sentiments by \Disneyfying" danger in its media to shield viewers from harsh realities. Disneyfication is also utilized in the company's responses to cultural shocks and tragedies as it must carefully navigate maintaining its family-friendly reputation, utopian ideals, and financial interests. This paper addresses The Walt Disney Company's responses to two attacks on US soil: the bombing of Pearl Harbor in 1941 and the attacks on September 11, 200l and examines the similarities and differences between the two. By utilizing interviews from Disney employees, animated film shorts, historical accounts, insignia, government documents, and newspaper articles, this paper analyzes the continuity of Disney's methods of dealing with tragedy by controlling the narrative through Disneyfication, employing patriotic rhetoric, and reiterat- ing the original values that form Disney's utopian image. Disney's respon- siveness to changing social and political climates and use of varying mediums in its reactions to harsh realities contributes to the company's enduring rep- utation and presence in American culture. 1 Introduction A young Walt Disney craftily grabbed some shoe polish and cardboard, donned his father's coat, applied black crepe hair to his chin, and went about his day to his fifth-grade class. -
MINUTES of Extraordinary General Meeting of ARYZTA AG Wednesday
MINUTES of Extraordinary General Meeting of ARYZTA AG Wednesday, 16 September 2020, at 10:00 a. m. at Samsung Hall in Dübendorf ZH 330024111945211v9 1 V1 1. Welcome and Opening Rolf Watter, member of the Board of Directors, introduced himself to the shareholders and welcomed them to the 2020 Extraordinary General Meeting of Aryzta. He explained that the Extraordinary General Meeting would be held in English in accordance with article 9(4) of the Articles of Association of the Company, with a German translation being available, and that he would chair the Meeting given that due to the current restrictions due to the COVID-19 situation Gary McGann, the Chairman of the Board of Directors, could not be physically present. The acting chair welcomed the member of the Board of Directors attending the Extraordinary General Meeting, being: - Gary McGann (attending by video conference); - Michael Dean Andres (attending by video conference); Luisa Delgado (physically present) - Greg Flack (attending by video conference); Dan Flinter (attending by video conference); - Annette Flynn (attending by video conference); - Alejandro Legarda Zaragüeta (attending by video conference); - Jim Leighton (attending by video conference); - Tim Lodge (attending by video conference); and - Kevin Toland (attending by video conference). Further attended: Frederic Pflanz, Group Chief Financial Officer (attending by video conference); and Rhona O'Brien, Group General Counsel and Company Secretary (attending by video confer- ence). The acting chair finally welcomed Urs Jordi, Armin Bieri and Heiner Kamps (all physically present) whose election was proposed by the group of shareholders who had requested this Extraordinary Gen- eral Meeting. 2. Invitation, Announcement and Constitution The acting chair noted the following housekeeping matters: 1. -
Disney College Program: Valuable Experience Or Trivial Job
DISNEY COLLEGE PROGRAM: VALUABLE EXPERIENCE OR TRIVIAL JOB By Caitlyn Alexis Teng A capstone project submitted for Graduation with University Honors May 12, 2017 University Honors University of California, Riverside APPROVED _________________________________ Dr. Sean D. Jasso Department of Business Administration _________________________________ Dr. Richard Cardullo, Howard H Hays Jr. Chair and Faculty Director, University Honors Interim Vice Provost, Undergraduate Education Abstract This paper aims to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and companies with insight on what governs a beneficial, successful, and effective internship program. It will apply its findings to Walt Disney Corporation’s College Program to analyze their strengths and weaknesses. It will consider factors, such as corporate culture, compensation programs, and personal development opportunities. The paper will be guided by three principal questions- What constitutes a well-developed internship program? Is Disney exercising effective strategies to produce diligent workers? How do internship programs indirectly and directly affect corporations? For college students, an internship is a way to gain experience, but it is important to know what kind of experience that they would value. The primary objective of this paper is to provide a framework for what students should look for in an internship and what type of internship experience that corporations should provide. I believe that my research will reaffirm that internships should be more than about making money and establishing a job, but also concerned with adding value to individuals. Moreover, I expect to find that Disney has a thriving program since it is a well sought after internship. Lastly, this paper will provide a comprehensive study on the setbacks and benefits of participating in the Disney College Program. -
The General Counsel and the Board
Egon Zehnder International ExpertsThe journal for practice knowledge legal Professionals Practice Issue No. 3 The GeNeral CouNsel aNd The Board Interview Beat Hess, former Legal Director of Shell, on how the General Counsel has become a trusted advisor to the board expertise How board expectations and governance trends are making the General Counsel role more demanding than ever Insight General Counsel and Company Secretary – why there is a trend in the UK to split the roles dialogue Ben Heineman, former General Counsel of GE: the General Counsel as ‘Lawyer-Statesman’ and part of the board culture Publisher Egon Zehnder International AG executive editor Joost Maes Project manager Markus Schuler art direction Martin Dixon Production MAC Studios Düsseldorf editing Bruce Tucker english language editing Paul Boothroyd Printed by Dr. Cantz’sche Druckerei Zeppelinstraße 29-31 73760 Ostfildern, Germany Egon Zehnder International GmbH Rheinallee 97 40545 Düsseldorf, Germany Tel.: +49 (0) 211 55 02 85-40 Fax: +49 (0) 211 55 02 85-50 Email: [email protected] Web: www.egonzehnder.com © 2011 Egon Zehnder International AG edITorIal The General Counsel and the Board The Legal Professionals Practice of Egon Zehnder International is one of our firm’s diverse functional practice groups. Now in existence for five years, the Practice handles over 100 high-profile assignments in the legal field every year. More than half of these engagements relate to searches for General Counsels. Supported by a group of dedicated researchers, our team of experts, listed in the back of this publication, takes care of these critical placements for our clients. -
Video Interview: Aylwin Lewis, CEO, Potbelly Corporation [PBPB]
October 15, 2013 Video Interview: Aylwin Lewis, CEO, Potbelly Corporation [PBPB] NASDAQ CEO Signature Series Broadcasted From the NASDAQ MarketSite NEW YORK, Oct. 15, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Veteran business journalist Carmen Roberts joins Aylwin Lewis, CEO, Potbelly Corporation to discuss the company's industry, strategy, financials and positioning. Click here to view video: http://www.media-server.com/m/p/ccrfhioi Aylwin Lewis, CEO: Texas native, Aylwin B. Lewis, has been the Chief Executive Officer and President of Potbelly Sandwich Work, LLC, since June, 2008. Potbelly is a Chicago-based sandwich chain with operations throughout the United States and recently in the Middle East.Prior to Potbelly, Mr. Lewis served as Chief Executive Officer and President of Sears Holdings, a corporation that emerged after the successful merger of two retail giants, Kmart and Sears. Mr. Lewis was the President and CEO of Kmart at the time of the merger. Mr. Lewis has over 28 years of restaurant experience. He was President, Chief Multi-Branding and Operating Officer of YUM! Brands, Inc., the parent of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut, among other restaurant concepts, from 2000 to 2004, and the Chief Operating Officer of Pizza Hut from 1996 to 2000. Mr. Lewis is a member of the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company, serving since 2004, and was elected to the Board of Directors of Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. in January of 2013. He also currently serves as a trustee of Rush University Medical Center in Chicago. Rush — trustee since 2009 Disney BOD — since 2004 Halliburton — 2001 - 2005 About Potbelly Corporation: Potbelly Corporation is a fast growing neighborhood sandwich concept offering toasty warm sandwiches, signature salads and other fresh menu items.