PinnedJonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterJonathan F. Foster: Founder of Current Capital LLCJonathan F. Foster is the founder and a managing director of Current Capital Partners LLC. Jon has over 30 years of experience as an…2 min read·Dec 7, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterThe Use and Function of a Special Committee of a BoardThe complexity and legal implications of an M&A agreement are such that any material conflicts should be avoided for all parties. It falls…2 min read·Apr 27, 2021----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterTake-Aways for Boards of Directors from the COVID-19 PandemicThe COVID-19 pandemic has tested businesses’ ability to respond to a crisis and deal with internal and external consequences. Many boards…3 min read·Jan 22, 2021----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterRetirement Ages for Board MembersAlthough the United States generally does not mandate retirement at a certain age, specific industries and occupations have such…2 min read·Dec 7, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterThe Pandemic & the Format of Annual MeetingsThe necessity of having virtual shareholder meetings this past proxy season due to the COVID-19 pandemic has further questioned the…2 min read·Nov 19, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterA Board of Directors Should Evolve as a Company DoesGovernance is critical for companies of every size. The maturity of a company can impact the scope and detail of a board of directors’…3 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterRecruiting Value-Added DirectorsRecruiting Value-Added DirectorsReplacing or adding a board member is a time- and labor-intensive process that starts with determining the skills an organization needs…2 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterTerm Limits for Corporate DirectorsThere are increasing conversations and more support from various governance organizations about term limits of generally about ten years…2 min read·Oct 23, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterThe Importance of the Audit CommitteeEffective governance includes a board of director’s ability to play a role in helping to maximize long-term shareholder value. In general…2 min read·Oct 19, 2020----
Jonathan F. FosterinJonathan F. FosterThe Compensation Committee of a Board of DirectorsOversight of management is one of the board of director’s primary responsibilities. This includes hiring, monitoring, evaluating, and…3 min read·Oct 19, 2020----