When Should CEOs Get Involved In Public Policy?

Satya Nadella took over Microsoft nearly three years ago. But he never expected to have to take public positions on controversial issues.

Sep 29th, 2017
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Mar 19th, 2021
A health worker prepares a shot of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine at the Central Vaccination Center in Bangkok, July 22, 2021.
AstraZeneca to Seek U.S. Approval of COVID Vaccine
The company will ask the FDA for full regulatory approval rather than fast-track emergency use authorization.
Jul 29th, 2021
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Electrical Engineer Gets 5 Years for Chinese Component Conspiracy
The 66-year-old was also hit with more than $600,000 in penalties.
Jul 28th, 2021
President Joe Biden finishes leaves after speaking during a visits to the Office of the Director of National Intelligence in McLean, VA on Tuesday, July 27.
Can Biden's Plans Produce More Manufacturing Jobs?
Deindustrialization has been a thorny problem for decades.
Jul 28th, 2021
A Google Street view of Nestle's facility in Burlington, WI.
Nestle to Overhaul WI Candy Factory for Cookie Dough Production
The plant currently makes candy products including 100 Grand bars, Nestle Crunch bars, Buncha Crunch and Raisinets
Jul 27th, 2021
BioNTech headquarters, Mainz, Germany, May 6, 2021.
Vaccine Maker Targets Malaria
BioNTech aims to begin clinical trials for a “safe and highly effective malaria vaccine” by the end of next year.
Jul 27th, 2021
PerkinElmer lab in Valencia, Calif., Feb. 11, 2021.
PerkinElmer to Pay $5.25B for Antibody Maker
BioLegend’s products are used in research areas like immunology, oncology and neuroscience.
Jul 27th, 2021
The seeker technology enables Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles to detect and engage specific maritime targets.
BAE Gets $117M for Next-Gen Missile Seekers
The technology helps detect and engage specific maritime targets in contested environments.
Jul 27th, 2021
FirstEnergy Corp.'s Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Oak Harbor, Ohio, April 4, 2017.
Utility to Reevaluate its Denial in Bribery Case
FirstEnergy originally said it did not use customer money to fund the $60 million scheme.
Jul 27th, 2021
Marlboro cigarettes displayed in Montpelier, Vt., July 17, 2012.
Tobacco CEO Sees End to Cigarettes in 10 Years
The company has been vocal about its goal of replacing cigarettes with alternatives.
Jul 27th, 2021
Conceptual design for UC San Diego's new hydrogen-hybrid vessel.
Hydrogen-Hybrid Vessel Project Gets $35M
The proposed 125-foot vessel will take three years to design, build and commission.
Jul 27th, 2021
Len Zaiser III sold Structure Medical in 2010, and the duo co-founded Azimuth Technology in 2012, with Len Zaiser IV as the Chief Executive Officer.
Entrepreneurs Load Firearm, Medical Shops with Compact Machines
A father and son entrepreneur team puts their production process first.
Jul 26th, 2021