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Recent Press - Brendan Wood International in the News
Quebec's Caisse Has Five Money Managers Among Top 50 in Brendan Wood Study Jul - 16 - Bloomberg - Sean Pasternak Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, the pension-fund manager that posted a record loss in 2008, has five of the top 50 equity managers in Canada this year, according to a study by Brendan Wood International. The Caisse's Jean-Frederic Berard, Jean-Francois Jolicoeur, Stephen Kibsey, Francois Lebel and Louis-Phillipe Thibodeau were among the top vote-getters in the poll of analysts obtained by Bloomberg News. It's the second annual study by Brendan Wood International, a provider of information used by capital markets businesses. In the past 16 months, Canada's biggest pension-fund manager has cut jobs, scaled back the use of derivatives and exited businesses after reporting a C$39.8 billion ($38.3 billion) loss in 2008 on asset sales and writedowns tied to insolvent Canadian commercial paper. The Montreal-based Caisse, which managed C$131.6 billion in net assets at year-end including C$46.4 billion in equities, hired former BCE Inc. Chief Executive Officer Michael Sabia as CEO in March 2009. The Caisse posted a 10 percent return on investments last year. "We invest a lot in research and market analysis, and it's gratifying to see that our efforts are recognized by the industry," Jean-Luc Gravel, executive vice-president of equities at Caisse, said in a statement. Canadian equities returned 37 percent last year for the Caisse, compared with a 31 percent return for the S&P/TSX Composite Index. At year-end, the Caisse held Canadian stocks valued at C$17.1 billion. RBC Tops List Royal Bank of Canada's RBC Asset Management unit topped the list for the second year with six money managers, including Stuart Kedwell and Doug Raymond. Phillips, Hager & North Investment Management, a unit of RBC, has two investors on the list. Goodman & Co. had four on the list, including Oscar Belaiche and Rohit Sehgal. Sentry Select Capital also had four, including Sandy McIntyre and Kevin MacLean. There were 19 new managers on the list this year, including Norm Lamarche of Front Street Capital Inc. and the Caisse's Berard. "The Caisse is one of those pension funds with a complicated and politically demanding mandate," Brendan Wood, chairman of Brendan Wood International, said yesterday in an interview at Bloomberg's Toronto office. "They're responsible for the pension funds of the public-service employees of Quebec. It's an immense responsibility." Surveyed 400 Analysts The research company, founded in 1970 to investigate performance in capital markets, surveyed 400 analysts at 65 firms, with about half of those polled in Canada. The analysts were asked to name their top equity-portfolio managers based on their insight, knowledge and influence in the Canadian stock markets. Brendan Wood International compiled the top-50 list based on the number of votes they received. It didn't release the vote tally for each money manager. The following is a list of Brendan Wood International's 50 TopGun Canadian Portfolio Managers:
Brendan Wood Interview on 50 TopGun Canadian Portfolio Managers  
Tuesday, June 22, 2010 - Globe and Mail - Streetwise (Andrew Willis) Two solitudes on the Street's top analysts Corporate Canada and the institutional investor crowd have very different views of what makes a good analyst, according to the latest research rankings out of consulting firm Brendan Wood International. For 40 years, Brendan Wood has canvassed the buy side of the Street - the money managers - to find the "Top Gun" analyst in every sector of the market. For the financial crowd, these awards hold considerable significance, as an all star rating can translate into all-star compensation. This year, Brendan Wood freshened up the format, asking both portfolio managers and executives at public companies to rank the sell side's analysts, at domestic dealers. (The shift comes as the consulting firm dives deeper into investment banking, from its traditional focus on equity sales, trading and research.) The broadened approach courts controversy, as recent Wall Street scandals highlighted the perils of linking research coverage to corporate finance assignments. However, in talking to all the sources of revenue for a dealer, Brendan Woods is acknowledging the way the industry really works. In theory, an analyst should be able to bridge the needs of institutions and corporate clients, by providing unbiased insight into a company and its industry. In practice, analysts and dealers struggle to square this circle. There's an unavoidable conflict between the dealer's dual role of sales agent on corporate transactions, such as stock sales, and purveyor of investment advice. The best analysts, and dealers, are those that do the best job of handling this conflict of interest. Brendan Wood's survey shows the majority of analysts, intentionally or accidentally, gravitate to either investors or corporate clients. Knowing a great many analysts, I'd say the move tends to be unconscious. And the consulting firm found a select few sell side analysts have fans across all sectors. In its latest survey, a quarterly update that features the three "Top Guns" in 11 different sectors, Brendan Wood names a total of 66 analysts who were judged among the top three in their fields. (Traditionally, the consulting firm produced just one ranking each year, naming the top three analysts in 30 sectors, all nominated by the buy side.) Just 14 analysts were highlighted as best in class by both institutions and corporations. The consultants said the survey takes in views from 245 professionals at money managers, and executives at more than 500 public companies. Brendan Wood called these the "SuperLeague" analysts, and here is that short list, sector by sector: Gold & Silver Tanya Jakusconek - National Bank Financial Barry Cooper - CIBC World Markets Forestry Richard Kelertas - Dundee Sean Steuart - TD Securities Industrial Products Randy Cousins - BMO Nesbitt Burns Income Trusts - Royalty Gordon Tait - BMO Nesbitt Burns Roger Serin - TD Securities Oil and Gas Martin Molyneaux - FirstEnergy Capital Utilities Linda Ezergailis - TD Securities Insurance Tom MacKinnon - BMO Nesbitt Burns REITs Michael Smith - Macquarie Sam Damiani - TD Securities Telecom Greg Macdonald - National Bank Financial High Tech Michael Urlocker - GMP Securities http://www.theglobeandmail.com/globe-investor/markets/streetwise/two-solitudes-on-the-streets-top-analysts/article1612811/ 22 MAY 2010 - Brendan Wood International Announces the 75 European Portfolio Management TopGuns 
400 Top Broker Analysts Rate Buy-Side TopGuns PALM BEACH -- (May 21, 2010) - Worldwide advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) today announced its list of TopGun Buy-Side Professionals in Europe. 75 portfolio managers and buy-side analysts made the final list from over 900 individuals at 250 institutions nominated by BWI's Panel of the TopGun broker analysts. The esteemed award reflects those most influential and with the best proficiency of the markets they invest in. BWI's Panel of Analysts consists of 400 of the world's top sell-side analysts from 65 firms, representing over 80% of traditional trading. Investigative debriefings with these analysts occur on an ongoing basis. The results are based upon votes from the most recent 12 months. Portfolio managers and buy-side analysts selected as TopGuns were those with the greatest number of votes.
The 75 European Buy-Side TopGuns are:
Brendan Wood, Chairman of Brendan Wood International, commented, "The TopGun portfolio managers and buy-side analysts were selected by their counterparties because they inspire and influence the investment community to deeper levels of investment wisdom. The results, according to our Panel, amplify the importance of collaboration, inspiration, hard analytical work and integrity in the critical relationship between buy-side managers and analysts and their sell-side counterparties. This quality of communication uproots essential findings which help establish shareholder confidence in organizations who deserve it and likewise expose the weaker suits of investment targets at the lower end of the Brendan Wood Shareholder Confidence Index."  TopGuns Out In Full Force Amoryn Engel, Financial Post Published: Saturday, March 20, 2010 One has to wonder who was minding the store considering many of Canada's top bosses were packed into the Royal Ontario Museum recently for the fifth Top Gun awards, presented by Brendan Wood International to companies, CEOs, CFOs and boards of directors who demonstrate outstanding value to shareholders. The Top Gun designation is awarded by the Brendan Wood Worldwide Panel of Shareholders, consisting of 2,500 professional investors who manage trillions of dollars in equity capital. A total of 26 companies received Top Gun designations, selected from 250 Canadian companies evaluated. "In a year when shareholders lacked confidence in the capital markets, these companies and their management teams stand out as having been elected by shareholders for outstanding professionalism and integrity," said BWI chairman Brendan Wood. Among the Top Guns celebrated were Sean Boyd of Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd., RichardB. Clark of Brookfield Properties, E. Hunter Harrison (now retired) of Canadian National Railway, SteveW. Laut of Canadian Natural Resources Ltd., PatrickD. Daniel of Enbridge Inc., Randall K. Eresman of EnCana Corp., Tye W. Burt of Kinross Gold Corp., William J. Doyle of Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan Inc., Michael Lazaridis and Jim Balsillie of Research In Motion, Edward Sonshine of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, Juergen Schreiber of Shoppers Drug Mart Corp., and W. Edmund Clark of Toronto-Dominion Bank.  http://www.financialpost.com/story.html?id=2704671  Tuesday, March 9, 2010 BNN "Squeeze Play" - TopGun Companies for Shareholder Confidence Brendan Wood, Chairman of Brendan Wood International, discusses how Shareholder Confidence = outperformance. TopGun Global Companies, TopGun Canadian Companies, and TopGun Banks Globally are featured. http://watch.bnn.ca/wednesday/#clip274480 
http://watch.bnn.ca/squeezeplay/march-2010/squeezeplay-march-5-2010/#clip273166 
Brendan Wood International Announces Annual Corporate TopGun Designations in Canada 2,500 Global Institutional Investors Rate "Best of the Best" TopGun Press: TORONTO--(Marketwire - Feb 22, 2010) - Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) today announced its shareholders' choice list of Canadian TopGun Companies, CEOs, CFOs and Boards of Directors. A total of 26 companies received TopGun shareholder confidence designations, selected from 250 Canadian companies evaluated. In the large-cap categories, Agnico-Eagle Mines, Canadian National Railway, Canadian Natural Resources, Enbridge, EnCana, RioCan Real Estate and Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan received a sweep of all 4 designations. Recipients of the prestigious award reflect BWI's year-round discussions with investors worldwide defining their shareholder confidence criteria and identifying corporations that best meet investors' stringent tests. The TopGun designation is awarded by the Brendan Wood Worldwide Panel of Shareholders, consisting of 2,500 professional investors who in fact manage trillions of dollars in equity capital. Continuous investigative debriefings with shareholders throughout the world are performed on an ongoing basis. The results are based upon the ratings of investors throughout 2009. Through its "Shareholder Confidence Index," Brendan Wood International monitors the confidence level of investors and their advisors in companies and senior management of the world's largest and most transactionally active companies. Below is the list of Canadian TopGun recipients: TopGun Companies - Shareholder Confidence (Alphabetically) ---------------------------------------------------------------- Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited Barrick Gold Corporation Brookfield Properties Canadian National Railway Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Crescent Point Energy Trust Enbridge Inc. EnCana Corporation Goldcorp Inc. Kinross Gold Corporation Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. Research In Motion RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Rogers Communications Royal Bank of Canada Shaw Communications Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation Suncor Energy Toronto-Dominion Bank TransCanada Corporation TopGun CEOs -------------- Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited - Sean Boyd Brookfield Properties - Richard B. Clark Canadian National Railway - E. Hunter Harrison* Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. - Steve W. Laut Enbridge Inc. - Patrick D. Daniel EnCana Corporation - Randall K. Eresman Goldcorp Inc. - Charles Jeannes Kinross Gold Corporation - Tye W. Burt Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. - William J. Doyle Research In Motion - Michael Lazaridis/James L. Balsillie RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust - Edward Sonshine, QC Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation - Juergen Schreiber Toronto-Dominion Bank - W. Edmund Clark *E. Hunter Harrison has since retired from the position of CEO TopGun CFOs -------------- Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited - David Garofalo Brookfield Properties - Bryan K. Davis Canadian National Railway - Claude Mongeau* Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. - Douglas A. Proll Crescent Point Energy Trust - Gregory Tisdale Enbridge Inc. - J. Richard Bird EnCana Corporation - Brian Ferguson** Kinross Gold Corporation - Thomas M. Boehlert Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. - Wayne R. Brownlee RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust - Raghunath Davloor *Claude Mongeau has since risen to the position of CEO **Brian Ferguson has since risen to the position of CEO at Cenovus Energy TopGun Boards of Directors -------------------------------- Agnico-Eagle Mines Limited Canadian National Railway Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. Crescent Point Energy Trust Enbridge Inc. EnCana Corporation Goldcorp Inc. Potash Corporation of Saskatchewan Inc. RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Shoppers Drug Mart Corporation The Index ranks CEOs and CFOs based on the quality of management, including the positioning and strategy for the corporation; the depth of the management team and execution capability; and the accountability and clear communication with investors focused on the strategy and development of the business. The quality of the Board of Directors is measured based on whether they remain independent, consistently look out for the interests of shareholders and the extent to which they can influence the strategy and development of the business. Additionally, 6 companies were nominated as TopGun Rising Star companies. A Rising Star company is a small/mid-cap company who is considered by investors to have superb management, strong positioning and an excellent growth profile. The TopGun Rising Star Companies: --------------------------------------- Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust Bonavista Energy Trust Dollarama Inc. Eldorado Gold Corporation Red Bank Mining Inc. Silver Wheaton Corporation BWI's Chairman Brendan Wood described the recipients as "the best of the best in Canada." He commented, "In a year when shareholders lacked confidence in the capital markets, these companies and their management teams stand out as having been elected by shareholders for outstanding professionalism and integrity. It's a testament to say that shareholders have the utmost confidence in your company during a time where confidence is difficult to come by." TopGun award winners will be recognized at Brendan Wood International's upcoming TopGun Ball, in support of Lazarus Charities, on March 4th and again at the TopGun Worldwide Classic Conference, scheduled for later this year in Palm Beach, Florida. http://www.marketwire.com/press-release/Brendan-Wood-International-Announces-Annual-Corporate-TopGun-Designations-in-Canada-1120142.htm 19 Analysts Join the Ranks of TopGuns for the First Time - TopGun Press TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - Nov. 2, 2009) - Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI)'s TopGun Press today released the results of its 30th annual Equity Research, Sales and Trading Report. The Brendan Wood Panel consists of over 200 of Canada's largest and most influential buy-side portfolio managers and traders who provided in-depth rankings of analysts, sales professionals and traders based on who they 'vote to pay' and why. The BWI Panel also nominated the most influential analysts on over 100 of Canada's largest stocks. A TopGun analyst is one who finishes in the top three in his/her individual sector. The 2009 study saw 33 TopGuns rise to prominence who were not in the top 3 last year, with 19 of those analysts being nominated as a TopGun for the first time in their careers. The 2009 TopGun Analysts ranking 1st in their sector are:
Furthermore, eight analysts qualified as TopGuns in the global SuperLeague. A SuperLeague Analyst is one who is a nominated TopGun by both the BWI Institutional Panel of portfolio managers and by BWI's Corporate Panel of senior corporate executives. The 2009 SuperLeague Analysts are:
BMO Capital Markets, TD Newcrest and Scotia Capital achieved TopGun Research Team designations with RBC in the runner-up spot. GMP Securities, RBC Capital Markets and TD Newcrest ranked as having the TopGun Sales Teams with CIBC World Markets and Scotia Capital as runners-up. CIBC World Markets, BMO Capital Markets and TD Newcrest ranked as having the TopGun Trading Teams with RBC Capital Markets as runner-up. According to Stewart Borden, the Brendan Wood International Partner in charge of Canada, Canadian investors continue to "vote to pay" a broad array of professionals and broker dealer organizations – "There is considerable integrity in the awarding of commissions by Canada's major investors," said Borden. "Investors are becoming weary of ineffectual regulations and intolerant of poor financial merchandise but continue to encourage broker dealers who focus quality coverage on investor interests." 03 September 2009 - Globe and Mail - Streetwise MEET CANADA'S TOP 50 MONEY MANAGERS For years, institutional investors have ranked the top analysts on the Street. Now consulting firm Brendan Wood International has turned the tables, and enlisted sell side analysts in a ranking of the country's 50 "TopGun" equity portfolio managers. These lists are more of a popularity contest than a testament to savvy stock-picking, but everyone loves rankings. Brendan Wood says the TopGun rating "reflects those with the best grasp of the industries in which they invest and those with the most influence in the Canadian market." Here is Brendan Wood's list of the top money managers for 2008, arranged in alphabetical order:
21 July 2009 - CNBC LONDON THE POWER OF TOP ANALYSTS / SHAREHOLDER CONFIDENCE IN BANKS "Investors are starting to discriminate amongst banks and separate the wheat from the chaff," Brendan Wood, chairman of Brendan Wood International. 
http://www.cnbc.com/id/15840232?video=1189784074&play=1  Citiwire (UK) - 09 July 2009 - Ten Best Managed Companies in Europe London-listed BG Group, the natural gas company, is among a pair of energy groups that lead a ranking of the top ten best-managed companies in Europe. BG is a favourite of income investors, who argue that the stock provides capital growth and can potentially deliver longer-term dividend growth. It has, however, also been described as the 'most over-owned and over-loved stock in the UK stock market'. BG is the only UK company that makes the top 10, pipped to the top spot by Alstom, the French transport and energy infrastructure group. Advisory firm Brendan Wood International quizzed 2,500 institutional investors and analysts about how well Europe's largest companies are run. It asked them to identify which companies stood out for hitting their targets and outperforming their peers, and, most importantly, whether they inspire confidence in shareholders. Many of the top 10 are household names. H&M Hennes & Mauritz, the high street clothing chain, comes in at number three; French group Total, the fourth largest oil company operating in the UK, also makes it into the top 10, as does Nestle. Brendan Wood, chairman of Brendan Wood International, said the list was crucial 'in today's economic climate of limited transparency, ritualistic corporate governance and frequent misalignment of executive compensation'. The full list is: Alstom (France) BG Group (UK) H & M Hennes & Mauritz (Sweden) Fresenius (Germany) Roche Holding (Switzerland) Telefonica (Spain) Nestle (Switzerland) Total (France) Novo Nordisk (Denmark) Koninklijke (Netherlands) http://www.citywire.co.uk/personal/-/news/money-property-and-tax/content.aspx?ID=348782  Tuesday, July 07, 2009 - RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Awarded Three 'TopGun' Designations by Brendan Wood International TORONTO, ONTARIO, Jul 07, 2009 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) ----RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust ("RioCan") (TSX: REI.UN) today is pleased to congratulate Edward Sonshine, Q.C. for being awarded the TopGun CEO designation, Rags Davloor for being awarded the TopGun CFO designation, and to RioCan's Board of Trustees for being awarded the TopGun Board of Directors designation by the Brendan Wood International Shareholder Confidence Panel. RioCan was one of only three organizations in Canada to be awarded all three TopGun designations: TopGun CEO, TopGun CFO, and TopGun Board of Directors. Key elements that distinguish a "TopGun" executive include; the quality of senior management, strong vision for corporate strategy, the depth of management team and execution capability, a demonstrated level of accountability, stringent corporate governance, the ability to place investor interests first, and clear concise communication about the direction and strategy of the organization with the investment community. The nominations are based upon the professional opinions of a worldwide panel of 2,500 asset managers, representing some of the world's largest shareholders and their advisors in 40 countries. Mr. Sonshine joins a distinguished list of only 66 TopGun CEOs globally, and one of seven Canadian CEO's. Mr. Davloor was one of 51 TopGun CFOs globally, and one of only five Canadian CFOs to be named to this year's list. RioCan's Board of Directors was one of eleven Canadian boards to be selected to this year's list. "More than 750 organizations were reviewed and evaluated in an exhaustive process using very specific criteria," said Brendan Wood, Chairman of Brendan Wood International. "The designation is an outstanding achievement, reflecting the thoughtful opinions of the world investment community." "This recognition is the shared success of the organization, the board of directors, and all of the employees at RioCan who execute RioCan's vision day in and day out," said Edward Sonshine, Q.C. President and Chief Executive Officer of RioCan. About RioCan: RioCan is Canada's largest real estate investment trust with a total capitalization of approximately $6.2 billion as at March 31, 2009. It owns and manages Canada's largest portfolio of shopping centres with ownership interests in a portfolio of 247 retail properties, including 13 under development, containing an aggregate of over 59 million square feet. For further information, please refer to RioCan's website at www.riocan.com. Contacts: RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Rags Davloor Senior Vice President & CFO (416) 642-3554 SOURCE: RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/finance/riocan-real-estate-investment-trust-awarded-topgun-designations-brendan-wood/
Brendan Wood International Announces 11 TopGun Boards of Directors in Canada TORONTO--(Marketwire - July 2, 2009) - Brendan Wood International (BWI), a worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm, today announced its list of 11 Canadian TopGun Boards of Directors, selected from 750 global companies by BWI's Worldwide Panel of Shareholders and TopGun analysts. This year's recipients reflect BWI's year-round discussions with investors defining their shareholder confidence criteria and identifying corporations that best meet investors' stringent requisites. The TopGun designation is awarded by the BWI Worldwide Panel of Shareholders which consists of 2,500 professional asset managers. Investigative debriefs with investors continue nonstop throughout the world, the results being based on the votes of investors over the most recent 12 months. Through Brendan Wood International's Shareholder Confidence Index, the firm monitors the confidence levels of investors in the Boards of the world's largest and most transactionally active companies. Below is the list of Canadian TopGun Boards: Agnico-Eagle Mines (AEM) - James D. Nasso Agrium (AGU) - Frank William Barrick Gold Corporation (ABX)- Peter Munk Brookfield Properties Corporation (BPO) - Gordon E. Arnell Canadian National Railway Company (CNR) - David G. A. McLean Canadian Natural Resources (CNQ) - Allan P. Markin Goldcorp (G) - Ian W. Telfer Research in Motion (RIM) - Mike Lazaridis RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust (REI.UN) - Paul Godfrey Shaw Communications (SJR.B) - J. R. Shaw TriStar Oil & Gas (TOG) - Paul Colborne The Index ranks Boards of Directors based upon the quality of members and their ability to: -- steer and deliver a winning strategy -- place investor interests first -- apply independent thought -- take tough decisions -- use stringent corporate governance. The quality of the Board of Directors reflects on the CEO and vice versa, especially when the board is an active driver of the success of the corporation. 
Shareholder Confidence vs. Value Investing If half your life savings or
more was lost, what capital or willingness to assume further risk
would you have? Shareholder confidence trumps hidden value. If value
in a company is credible to those holding the stock, the price will
at least remain stable, if not indeed rise. BUSINESS NEWS NETWORK - 24 JUNE 2009 Who are the Top Gun CFO's in Canada? Business New Network (BNN) interviews Brendan Wood, Chairman, Brendan Wood International, as Mr. Wood joins The Close as guest host today. 
Brendan Wood on the Business News Network's The Close Stars and Dogs - 24 JUNE 2009 Guest judge: Brendan Wood, Chairman, Brendan Wood International 
Brendan Wood on the Business News Network's The Close ... 
FORBES: 23 JUNE 2009 The Market's Best Managers - Brendan Wood International, an advisory agency, has ranked the top 25 chief executive officers
for 2009 based on their ability to make smart acquisitions, make themselves visible and expand the company's value propositions?
The Index ranks CFOs based on the quality of management, including the CFO's financial strategy; the CFO's execution capability; as well as their accountability and clear communication with investors regarding the strategy and business development focus. The quality of the Board of Directors reflects on the CFO, CEO and vice versa, especially when the board is an active driver of the business success of the corporation. BWI's Chairman Brendan Wood described the recipients as "the best of the best." He commented, "In a time when a lack of transparency has caused a host of economic problems, these CFOs stand out as having been elected by shareholders for outstanding professionalism and integrity." See the full article at www.marketwire.com/press-release/Brendan-Wood-International-1007209.html ...
Worldwide intelligence-based advisory firm Brendan Wood International (BWI) announced today its list of 24 US "TopGun" CEOs, selected from 750 global companies by BWI's Worldwide Panel of shareholders and TopGun analysts. This year's recipients reflect BWI's year-round discussions with investors defining their shareholder confidence criteria and identifying corporations that best meet investors' stringent criteria. The TopGun designation was awarded by the BWI Worldwide Panel of Shareholders. The Panel consists of 2,500 professional asset managers, representing over $40 trillion of investment capital. Investigative debriefs with investors continue nonstop throughout the world. The results are based upon the votes of investors over the most recent 12 months. Through the Brendan Wood Shareholder Confidence Index, the firm monitors the confidence levels of investors and their advisors in CEOs of the world's largest and most transactionally active companies. Below is the list of US TopGun CEOs:
Notes: * denotes Currently on Leave of Absence
The Index ranks CEOs based on the quality of senior management, including the CEO's positioning and strategy for the corporation; the depth of the CEO's management team and execution capability; and the CEO's accountability and clear communication with investors focused on the strategy and development of the business. The quality of the board of directors reflects on the CEO and vice versa, especially when the board is an active driver of the success of the corporation.
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