Shareholder activism
with Adam Riches at Alliance Advisors
July 2025 | FWPODCAST | BOARDROOM INTELLIGENCE
financierworldwide.com
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.
Alliance Advisors