Shareholder activism

with Adam Riches at Alliance Advisors

July 2025  |  FWPODCAST  |  BOARDROOM INTELLIGENCE

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In this FWPodcast interview, Adam Riches talks about: how activism is resurging globally, driven by governance shifts, universal proxy rules and undervaluation; the need for companies to self-assess, engage investors, and adapt to rising retail and passive influence; and how activists must align with shareholder sentiment.

Interview by Mark Truman at Financier Worldwide | Published on 30 June 2025

Be your own activist – take an outside view of your company before someone else does.

Adam Riches is senior managing director, global, at Alliance Advisors. As a senior member of the firm’s global shareholder activism practice, Adam advises both companies and investors throughout North America, Europe and Asia. He is a well-respected figure within shareholder activism and has strong relationships with leading professionals across the engagement, stewardship and corporate governance spaces.


Adam Riches

Alliance Advisors


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