corporate governance

British  

noun

1. the balance of control between the stakeholders, managers, and directors of an organization

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Example Sentences

I’ve started to think of the relationship between corporate governance and stock performance as the tech industry and equities enter a new era of growth and change.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

It says it has "taken steps since 2021 to strengthen its corporate governance policies", which "ensure its rules, practices and processes are robust and transparent".

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Mathews’s role places him in the middle of board debates, with his team gathering input from directors and in turn advising them on corporate governance, while also balancing input from shareholders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Mango enjoys the “full support and long-term vision of its shareholders, a distinctive strategy, and a corporate governance model aligned with the highest standards,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

At some point early in the summer, he pumped out a thirty-page memo about corporate governance that was evidently so thorough and cogent it became instantly legendary.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama