About Us

The Corporate Governance Research Program (CGRP), established in 2006, is a leader in developing knowledge and education about domestic and international corporate governance. The CGRP is a companion program to the Rock Center for Corporate Governance at Stanford University, a joint initiative of Stanford Graduate School of Business and Stanford Law School.

Our Mission

  • Advance the intellectual understanding of corporate governance
  • Engage academics, regulators, and professionals, bridging the gap between theory and practice
  • Strengthen corporate governance as an independent area of teaching and scholarship in business schools worldwide
  • Generate new insights into the fundamental "big issues" surrounding corporate governance

Our Program Strategy

  • Formulate a reasoned and neutral assessment of corporate governance, based on academic research and proven experience
  • Connect with an audience of influencers and practitioners who can apply our knowledge to classrooms and organizations around the world
  • Be receptive to and collaborate with academics and practitioners from the public and private sectors

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