corporate governance

British  

noun

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

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Example Sentences

The arrival of new and fast-growing private companies comes at a time when corporate governance in the U.S. is at a low ebb.

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

He will join Synopsys’ corporate governance and nominating committee.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 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