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Rachel O'Connor Oct 29, 2026

Shaping the Future with Michele Romanow

What does good governance look like through Michele Romanow’s eyes? Insights on innovation, AI, and the power of human judgment…

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Watson Mar 27, 2024
3 Ways Governance Professionals Elevate the Work of the Board

Governance professionals elevate the work of the board in all sorts of ways. Navigating everything from relationships to regulations, they…

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Watson Mar 21, 2024
How to Find the Right Board at the Right Time

When an accomplished executive is at the point in their career when they have the time and the interest to…

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Watson Feb 29, 2024
Introducing Rahel Sahelu

Rahel Sahelu joined Watson as an Analyst in February. Before joining us, she gained experience writing and disseminating analytical reports,…

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Watson Nov 23, 2023
Wishing John Jennings Well in Reirement & Our Ongoing Commitment to Board Director and Executive Search

At the end of this year, WATSON will bid farewell to John Jennings. As Partner, Board Director and Executive Search,…

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Watson Oct 25, 2023
Introducing Kayleigh Donahue and Jessica Katul

Get to know Jessica Katul (left) and Kayleigh Donahue (right), two of the newer members of our team. They both…

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Watson Sep 27, 2023
Introducing Moritz Hirche and Sara Boulet

Get to know Sara Boulet and Moritz Hirche, two outstanding professionals who joined our team over the summer. They both…

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Watson Sep 27, 2023
What Makes an Effective Director?

Do a quick Google search of board effectiveness and you will find plenty of great resources. But research “what makes…

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Watson Sep 27, 2023
Best of the Best: Key Takeaways from the Annual Corporate Governance Best Practies Survey

Recently, WATSON collaborated with Compensation Governance Partners (CGP) and Governance Professionals of Canada (GPC) on the 10th Annual Corporate Governance…

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Watson Aug 22, 2023
Announcing Manijeh Colabella and Jodi Butts as Partners at WATSON

We are thrilled to announce that Jodi Butts and Manijeh Colabella are now Partners at WATSON! Manijeh and Jodi have…

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