corporate governance

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

Later, at the SEC, he led reform efforts of equity markets and corporate governance.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

Before entering politics, his career was focused on dealmaking at Goldman Sachs, running two central banks in Canada and England, and corporate governance in the boardrooms, including as chairman at Brookfield Asset Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026

Korea should thrive with global demand chips and improving corporate governance, says Neuberger Berman’s multi-asset co-chief investment officer Jeff Blazek.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

Garden sees an opportunity to build Fortune Brands over the next decade both organically and through mergers and acquisitions, once better corporate governance is in place, the people said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 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