Case Study Analysis and Solutions

Case ID: 113050

Abstract:
Case Solution & Analysis for Jim Johnson's Re-election to the Goldman Sachs Board by Suraj Srinivasan, Kelly Baker
The case presents the opposition by a leading institutional investor in Goldman Sachs to the re-election of Jim Johnson to the board of directors of the company. The investor, Sequoia Fund, opposes the re-election citing Jim Johnson's prior track record as the CEO of Fannie Mae, which has been criticized for its role in the financial crisis and for serving on the compensation committees of two companies that experienced option backdating scandals. The case allows students to discuss issues surrounding director performance assessment, director elections, investor engagement with companies, and director reputation.

Keywords:
Accountability, Accounting, Board of directors, Business ethics, Corporate governance, Corporate image, Supervisory boards, Jim Johnson's Re-election to the Goldman Sachs Board Case Solution

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