The study compares independent directors in the U.S. and EU. It shows that U.S. boards, shaped by hard law like Sarbanes–Oxley, mainly monitor management in dispersed ownership, while EU boards, guided by soft law, balance controlling shareholders and stakeholders. The Elon Musk/Tesla case highlights the difficulty of ensuring true independence. Despite some global convergence, key transatlantic differences remain.

The Role of Independent Directors in US and EU

BIYIKLI, SELIN BAŞAK
2024/2025

Abstract

The study compares independent directors in the U.S. and EU. It shows that U.S. boards, shaped by hard law like Sarbanes–Oxley, mainly monitor management in dispersed ownership, while EU boards, guided by soft law, balance controlling shareholders and stakeholders. The Elon Musk/Tesla case highlights the difficulty of ensuring true independence. Despite some global convergence, key transatlantic differences remain.
2024
The Role of Independent Directors in US and EU
Independent Director
Corporate Governance
Capital Markets
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