Succession planning matters. It’s a hallmark of Board effectiveness and a trigger for activists.
Fidelio’s webinar, co-hosted with Georgeson, explored best practice, and why succession planning is on the activist radar.
Our speakers were:
Mark Cumberlege – Co-founder & Head of Search, Fidelio Partners
Hans-Christoph Hirt – Advisory Partner, Fidelio Partners; former Managing Director in sustainable investing at UBS & Head of EOS at Federated Hermes
David Trenchard – Advisor, Georgeson; Advisor, Elliott Advisors; former Vice Chairman, Knight Vinke Asset Management
Cas Sydorowitz – Global Head, Georgeson
Gillian Karran-Cumberlege – Co-founder & Head of Chair Advisory, Fidelio Partners (moderator)
This webinar was by invitation only. For further information, please contact Annabel Grant.

Succession Planning - Why Activists Care
06/11/25, 14:00
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