Who we are

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     About ECGRF

The European Corporate Governance Research Foundation was established in November 2013 by Belgian Royal Decree and launched in May 2016. The principal aim of the Foundation is to provide sufficient funding in order that the European Corporate Governance Institute can embark on an ambitious and far-reaching programme of research activities with all the necessary resources and support that this requires.

ECGRF is an independent and pluralist foundation for the public good. Collecting diverse views and perspectives rather than a single institutional one, our activities aim to foster sustainable and positive change in business and society around the world.

Corporate governance lies at the heart of our capitalist systems. It is the interface between capital markets and companies, between employees and executives, and between society and the corporate sector. It is the driver of what companies do, how they do it and the effects they have on others. In other words, it sits at the centre of the success and failure of our economic systems.  As such it warrants knowledge, research and insights of the best thinkers, practitioners and policymakers of our age.  That is precisely what ECGI seeks to provide. It draws on the finest minds in academia from all over the world to tackle some of the most important issues that confront business and governments today.  It uses the power of research to change ideas, influence practice and formulate policy to benefit all of us. 

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Our people

 The work of the foundation is made possible mainly through the volunteer network of the European Corporate Governance Institute. This collective of professors, students, professionals and interested individuals represents wide-ranging views from around the world which collaborates to deliver conferences, workshops, research papers and more. Working together, they rely on evidence and insight that shapes current thinking on corporate law, market systems, corporate governance and finance.

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Leadership

The Board of Trustees oversees the direction and actions of the foundation (ECGRF).
The Board of Directors oversees the direction and actions of the institute (ECGI).
A number of committees oversee research publications, activities, appointments, and governance matters. An executive team oversees operations.



ECGRF CHAIR

Professor Ernst-Ludwig von Thadden

University of Mannheim
ECGI Fellow


ECGRF ACTING SECRETARY
ECGI EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Professor Marco Becht

Université libre de Bruxelles
ECGI Fellow

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Where our research comes from

The provision of long-term support to ECGI facilitates the aggregation and dissemination of research from around the world. The map below displays the locations of ECGI appointed research members as at January 2022.

Values & Mission

ECGRF is committed to enhancing trust, collaboration, innovation, transparency, diversity and inclusion.

ECGRF’s mission is to promote research on corporate governance which will foster sustainable and positive change in business and society around the world.

Financials

ECGRF’s financial accounts are compiled by the accountant firm, BDO, and audited annually by the external auditor,
Quali-Audit, which is registered in Belgium. They are published in accordance with Belgian requirements.

2016

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2015

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2014

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2013

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