On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance

by Jonathan F. Foster

Overview

For readers interested in board leadership and corporate finance, this book seamlessly blends real-world case studies with expert insights on corporate governance, leadership, and boardroom strategy, creating an essential business leadership book for CEOs, executives, board members, and corporate decision-makers.

On Board: The Modern Playbook for Corporate Governance is the ultimate guide for corporate directors, executives, governance professionals, and students navigating today’s fast-evolving business landscape. Written by a seasoned corporate director, investment banker, and expert witness in corporate litigation, this essential resource delivers a historical perpective, data-driven insights and stories from inside boardrooms on board leadership, fiduciary duties, CEO issues, regulatory compliance, and governance best practices.

This playbook addresses key corporate governance challenges, including:

- CEO-board dynamics, executive oversight, and leadership effectiveness
- Mergers, acquisitions, and restructurings effectiveness
- Institutional investors' influence, proxy battles, and governance trends
- The growing impact of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) initiatives
- Crisis management, corporate risk mitigation, and regulatory adherence
Featuring exclusive interviews with top executives, corporate attorneys, investment bankers, and industry leaders, this book provides real-world case studies, strategic frameworks, and actionable guidance to enhance board effectiveness, shareholder value, and corporate success.

A must-read for board members, business leaders, governance professionals, and students, On Board is the definitive resource for mastering corporate governance, leadership, and boardroom strategy in today’s complex business environment.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9798895150146
Publisher:	Diversion Publishing
Publication date:	06/24/2025
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

Jonathan F. Foster is a leading expert in mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance, and private equity investing. As the Founder and Managing Director of Current Capital Partners LLC, he brings decades of experience advising Fortune 500 companies, private firms, and businesses undergoing restructurings. Previously a Managing Director at Lazard, Jon has served on over 45 corporate boards, taking on key leadership roles such as Chair, Lead Director, and committee member for Audit, Executive, and Transaction oversight.

A highly sought-after corporate litigation expert witness, Jon has participated in 60+ legal cases, offering testimony on valuation, distressed companies, and governance issues. His insights have been featured in top financial publications, and he has been a guest lecturer at prestigious universities.

When he’s not working with companies or speaking on corporate strategy, Jon enjoys life in New York City with his wife, their goldendoodle, and their two grown children.