On Board

""A must-read for any business leader or board member.  As someone who has seen up-close how good governance can improve the trajectory of a company or institution, I highly recommend this insightful book.  Foster not only educates the reader on the foundations and legal obligations but illuminates proper governance as a strategic asset that can drive long-term success."" -- —Jeremy London, Executive Partner – Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom ""I have served on many public company boards, and I wish I had read this book before I joined my first board.  The governance principles, ideas and real-world perspective shared are excellent. It is a must read for experienced and new CEOs and Board members."" -- —Rob Steele, Vice-Chairman (Retired) - Procter & Gamble ""Having worked with Foster, I have experienced first-hand his wisdom on corporate governance, and I have seen his impact on the dozens of boards he has advised and served on over the past three decades. His book offers a valuable study on the evolution of modern corporate governance and how directors can better understand the board’s role, and its performance potential, in today’s dynamic world."" -- —Jordan Brugg, CEO - Spencer Stuart  ""With his wide-ranging background in investment banking and corporate boards, Foster’s book is a master class in corporate governance even for experienced directors and for everyone interested in how firms make decisions. The book offers both the lens and the focus for board success."" -- —Glenn Hubbard, Director - Dean Emeritus and Russell L. Carson Professor of Finance and Economics at Columbia Business School, Chairman of MetLife and Former Chairman of the U.S. Council of Economic Advisers ""Good governance is the foundation of a great company. This playbook clearly flushes out the essence of good governance. I would recommend it to entrepreneurs, directors and public company executives alike.""   -- —Harvey Jones, Director – Nvidia “This fast-paced and very readable guide is a valuable addition to the Wall Street canon.” -- —Bill Cohan, <I>New York Times</I> best-selling author of <I>Power Failure</I> “Using real-world examples, Foster masterfully deciphers the complex matrix of corporate governance today in this astonishing overview of the governance landscape.” -- —Melissa Sawyer, Partner, Global Head of Mergers & Acquisitions Group, and Co-Head of Corporate Governance Practice – Sullivan & Cromwell ""As a veteran CEO of a Fortune 500 company, I know that a board can help define strategy, strengthen operational performance, refine expectations and ensure a culture of integrity. Foster thoughtfully defines the role of directors in this vital and balanced “how to” examination of how effective boards should operate.""   -- —Stuart Miller, Executive Chairman, Co-CEO and former CEO – Lennar ""In the ever-evolving world of public company leadership, having a playbook like On Board is an invaluable asset."" -- —Rob Lynch, CEO – Shake Shack ""Effective corporate governance is more essential than ever. In On Board, Foster has distilled his decades of experience into sharp insights on board dynamics, CEO relationships, and value creation. He unpacks the evolution of governance and delivers a clear roadmap for building high-performing boards in today’s complex and unpredictable world. A must-read for anyone committed to excellence in board leadership."" -- —Hubert Joly, CEO (retired) – Best Buy