Visualization of Board of Director Connections for Analysis in Socially Responsible Investing

TL;DR

This paper presents a data visualization tool for analyzing connections among Board of Directors in public companies, aiding insights into corporate governance and sustainability through social network analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a novel visualization approach for exploring social networks within corporate boards, enhancing understanding of governance and investment strategies.

Findings

Effective visualization of director connections demonstrated

Insights into corporate governance and sustainability gained

Strengthened industry-academic collaboration in finance analysis

Abstract

This project is a collaboration between industry and academia to delve into Finance Social Networks, specifically the Board of Directors of public companies. Knowing the connections between Directors and Executives in different companies can generate powerful stories and meaningful insights on investments. A proof of concept in the form of a Data Visualization tool reveals its strength in investigating corporate governance and sustainability, as well as in the partnership between industry and academic institutions.