Simon Lowe

Chair of the Grant Thornton Governance Institute and Author of the annual Grant Thornton FTSE 350 Corporate Governance Review. Views are my own, etc

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Our 18th annual Corporate Governance Review is here with early adopters, laggards and everything in-between. Learn how the results could benefit your business: https://t.co/NsOakATupu #cgreview #corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Seminal research that demands a rethink of your attitude to the value of governance #corpgov

[Grant Thornton UK @GrantThorntonUK]

Good governance may be the last thing on your mind, but if some of the first things are growth, cashflow and efficiency, you need to read this article: https://t.co/a18J2qeuLl

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Our latest governance research finally shows the link between superior company performance and strong governance practice - find it here #corpgov

[Grant Thornton UK @GrantThorntonUK]

Tick box or blueprint? New research suggests your approach to corporate governance can determine business success. Find out how in our new article https://t.co/eRjWFeoH9B #corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

BHP to set targets for reducing customers’ carbon emissions https://t.co/ZruBOJzypu is tide turning? only 14%presently explicitly link Non fin KPI to exec pay. https://t.co/W0LblxAkM8 #corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

S&P would be wise to expand ESG investing index in Japan  https://t.co/2WbLmh8amX via @financialtimes

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

In light of the LSE guidance on Rule 26 late last year, here is some guidance as to who's going with the QCA and who's choosing the code and why: https://t.co/90abTtdyS4 #CorpGov @GrantThorntonUK

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Investors should fire directors who fail to act on climate change https://t.co/WZu1dmkCLD via @financialtimes

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Millennials are moving into the driving seat and prioritising improving society over generating profit. how will IM's respond when short term results and long term purpose conflict? #corpgov . Larry Fink sets the tone, lets hope people are listening ..https://t.co/ISe8IaYQM8

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

@romanovsun @exmouthparkrun What you don’t realise is that they will keep reminding you for many years to come - katie will vouch for it. But you can get your own back - the girls hate cycling 🤣the lowes in Vietnam.

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Wates review now out. The start of greater transparency? Emphasis on applying the principles as considered appropriate. May take a while to stick as FTSE350 still struggle - only 27% clearly articulate application of principles https://t.co/W0LblxAkM8 …. #corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Our 17th annual Corporate Governance Review is now live. Download the review for insights into emerging trends and practices in preparation for new the Code @GrantThorntonUK https://t.co/EFoxm06QPU #corpgov #cgreview

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

German New Code calls for clawbacks as part of crackdown on excessive pay https://t.co/9ihg4VT3qm via @financialtimes .In the UK 93% report a clawback provision for bonuses and LTIPs - but none were invoked last year.#corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Presenting some of the latest Corporate Governance trends and practices at the #iodindia 18th convention #CorpGov @GrantThorntonUK

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

New uk corporate governance code #corpgov wants more & better reporting -how will Companies respond. Front end already 104 p up 65% sinc 09. Tinkering no longer an option . Radical rethink required of Code if aspiration to be fulfilled.

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

The new UK #corpgov Code calls for MORE: more engagement, more explanation, more time. Can the NED expect MORE reward or does the role just become less attractive?? @GrantThorntonUK

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

@Jude_Mugabi @GtUganda Awesome to feel the commitment in the room to strengthening #corp gov in building trust in Market

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

@Jude_Mugabi @GtUganda Awesome to feel the commitment in the room to strengthening #corp gov in building trust in Market

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Looking forward to speaking at the Corporate Governance Awards Uganda this afternoon @GtUganda @GrantThornton #corpgov

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Are you doing enough to improve your board composition? #corpgov @GrantThorntonUK https://t.co/lZ62H1PHf3

[Simon Lowe @Simon_J_Lowe]

Despite weather great attendance confirms relevance of topic @IBEUK right on the money ! https://t.co/UzCL6K0Mye

[Institute of Business Ethics @IBEUK]

This morning we're launching our latest Board Briefing at @GrantThorntonUK with a discussion about #culture and how to measure it.
If you can't join us because of the weather, we'll be tweeting some of the remarks
Follow #cultureindicators