PEDRO VÁZQUEZ
Books
DIRECCIÓN CREANDO VALOR
Aporte al gobierno corporativo en organizaciones
In Ibero-America, corporate governance bodies are known by different names depending on the country: boards of directors, governing boards, or management councils. Regardless of the name, their importance is undeniable: today, having an active and effective governing body is a strategic necessity for any organization, regardless of its size or sector. A well-managed board strengthens sustainability, continuity, and competitiveness.
This book offers a clear and in-depth journey through the foundations, functions, structures, and processes that enable these bodies to reach their full potential, integrating proven tools and practices from organizations across Ibero-America and the world, in a wide variety of contexts and challenges.
Drawing on extensive experience supporting boards, governing bodies, and management councils of all kinds, the authors invite readers to reflect on their role as current or future members, and on the functioning of the corporate governance systems they are part of. Their conviction is simple yet powerful: with small but precise improvements, it is possible to move from a merely formal body to one with real decision-making power and strategic contribution. Overcoming the “rubber stamp” board is possible. All it takes is will, knowledge, and action. This book is the guide to take that step.
INMUEBLES Y FAMILIA
Una mirada diferente
This is a different, disruptive perspective, in which the involvement of the family business in the typical issues of managing its real estate assets is incorporated within the context of the family business. This book will help address and answer the main questions through consensus, with the aim of maintaining clarity and peace in relationships, while protecting and growing the family’s wealth and legacy.
DIRECTORIOS CREANDO VALOR
El aporte de este órgano de gobierno en las organizaciones
Some imagine the Board of Directors as a group of older gentlemen discussing generalities and sipping coffee in a comfortable meeting room. Others believe that the Board is merely a formal entity that neither has nor needs any functionality beyond producing the meeting minutes required by regulations. Many think that the governance work of the Board is an intangible whose contribution to the company’s success is difficult to quantify. Nothing could be further away from the role and potential of the Board than these notions. When there’s a good Board at the helm of a company, its value creation is real and can be clearly perceived.
If we want to delve into the value contributed by a Board of Directors, we must start by identifying its positioning and role within a company’s governance system – in other words, having a clear and precise understanding of what is expected of it as a governance body. Then, we should continue with a deep understanding of its essential functions and the processes that must be in place for an effective performance of its role. Finally, we should undertake its practical implementation by a team of competent Directors. This is something as straightforward and easy to explain as it is challenging to implement, and it is essential and crucial for the future of any company.
This is the core idea driving the authors of “Directorios creando valor”, professors from IAE Business School who lead the PwC Corporate Governance Chair. Their extensive experience with Boards of various types has led them to the conclusion that, in general, important and rapid improvements in the functioning of Boards can be achieved simply by implementing some of the practices mentioned in this book. “Directorios creando valor” explores the foundations, functions, structure, processes, and the development and evolution of the Board over time. It offers insights and tools whose usefulness and efficiency have been proven in many diverse companies around the world.