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  • February 2021
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Board Director Dilemmas—New Year, New Timing

By: Suraj Srinivasan, David G. Fubini and Amram Migdal
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  • | Language:English
  • | Pages:2
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Abstract

This case focuses on a junior partner at a private equity (PE) firm who sits on the board of one of the firm’s portfolio companies. In the case, the board member asks the CEO to accelerate a cost-cutting initiative and looks to a seasoned industry veteran who is also a PE-appointed director for reinforcement. When the second board member sides with the CEO instead, the young director must consider how to respond.

Keywords

Board Directors; Governing and Advisory Boards; Strategy; Decision Making

Citation

Srinivasan, Suraj, David G. Fubini, and Amram Migdal. "Board Director Dilemmas—New Year, New Timing." Harvard Business School Case 121-043, February 2021.
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Suraj Srinivasan

Accounting and Management
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David G. Fubini

Organizational Behavior
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