• CII Rings Closing Bell at Nasdaq

    CII board members, staff and supporters gathered in New York January 22 to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq commemorating CII's 40th anniversary as the leading voice of corporate governance.

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  • Celebrating 40 Years as The Voice of Corporate Governance 

    CII members and special guests will gather in Washington, D.C., March 10-12, for the annual spring conference and 40th anniversary celebration, honoring CII’s historic achievements and sharing insights about the future of corporate governance.

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  • High Profile Speakers

    Our exclusive conferences include education, engagement, and knowledge-sharing in a smaller group setting. With high-profile speakers, these events offer unparalleled opportunities for institutional investors, investment professionals, and corporate governance experts to connect and learn from the best in the industry. 
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  • Thoughtful Research

    CII educates members, and the public, about best corporate governance practices and provides opportunities for members to interact with peers, investment executives and policymakers.

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  • Unparalled Networking Opportunities

    Since 1985, CII has connected long-term asset owners, asset managers, issuers and institutional investors with unmatched networking and engagement opportunities through our private events. 

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  • Trusted Advocacy

    Known for its integrity, leadership, analytical depth, and consensus-building, CII advocates with legislators, regulators, and key market participants on behalf of its members.

In Focus

CII Board Appoints Members of Two Advisory Councils for 2025

CII’s board of directors recently appointed the members and leaders of the Corporate Governance Advisory Council (CGAC) and the Markets Advisory Council (MAC) for 2025.The board appointed Nancy Florek, director of corporate governance at Putnam Investments, as chair of the CGAC. The board appointed Marian Macindoe, managing director of sustainable investment strategy at Parnassus Investments, as the new vice chair. Robert Zivnuska, a partner at PJT Partners, will serve as chair of the MAC, with Zally Ahmadi, senior VP of corporate governance, ESG and executive compensation at DF King, serving as vice chair. CII’s board appoints members of these councils annually in January. The CGAC provides input to the board and staff about CII activities that promote effective corporate governance and ways to enhance the value of membership. The primary purpose of the CII Markets Advisory Council is to provide input on legal, financial reporting and investment market trends, suggest topics/speakers for upcoming CII meetings and teleconferences, and recommend CII activities that enhance the value of CII membership.

CII Rings Closing Bell at Nasdaq

CII directors, staff, members and supporters gathered in New York January 22 to ring the closing bell at Nasdaq to commemorate CII’s 40th anniversary as the leading voice for corporate governance. In his remarks before the bell ringing CII Executive Director Robert McCormick said as CII celebrates 40 years, “the organization continues to focus on driving long-term value for pension funds, institutional asset owners and their beneficiaries—millions of American workers.”

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Our Mission

At the Council of Institutional Investors, we are dedicated to championing effective corporate governance, strong shareholder rights, and sensible financial regulations to cultivate fair and dynamic capital markets. Our mission encompasses educating members and the public on best corporate governance practices, fostering collaboration among professionals, and advocating for our member-approved governance policies that reflect a diverse range of interests.  CII engages with key market participants across the investor spectrum, including public pension systems, corporate retirement funds, foundations, labor union funds, asset managers, legislators, regulators, and other service providers. As a trusted source of expertise and ideas, we strive to promote fair, competitive capital markets that benefit all shareholders.