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Please join us in remembering Robyn Fadden, McGill Delve’s Managing Editor since 2021, who passed away in the early hours of September 23, 2024. Robyn was a beacon of light at the Desautels Faculty of Management, a trusted leader and colleague, and – above all else – a friend. Even though she’s no longer here, her spirit echoes through her work and in our hearts. Rest in peace, Robyn.

Activist hedge funds exert their influence in several ways, but recently they’ve been trying something new: acquiring board seats on their portfolio companies. Once there, fund representatives can advise and monitor company leadership to maximize the company’s value. Ipek Yavuz, Associate Professor of Finance at the Desautels Faculty of Management, studied the impact of activist board members who perform advisory and monitoring roles in target portfolio companies. She shares her findings on the latest McGill Delve podcast episode.

Post-doctoral fellow Christopher Luederitz and Professor Animesh Animesh tested different messages that could convince SMEs to go green. Their findings could be useful for governments, NGOs, and other organizations hoping to promote corporate social responsibility among small business leaders. The key takeaway: don’t make your message solely about money.