Corporate governance

Through corporate social responsibility, companies intentionally develop policies that give back to the community through environmental, ethical, philanthropic and economic initiatives.

Devon Evans will succeed Chiara Battelli as the new president of the board of directors, assuming the role on Jan. 1.

FAME's new board members have leadership expertise in government, education and banking.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine has appointed seven individuals to its board of trustees.

FocusMaine has added Liz Cotter Schlax to its board.

Impactive Capital LP, a New York-based hedge fund and 7% shareholder in WEX, aims to replace three WEX board members and nominate four of its own unless WEX changes course before next year's annual meeting.

The Maine Coast Fishermen’s Association in Brunswick and the Maine chapter of the Nature Conservancy said the Fisheries Trust of Maine is designed to ensure that there are permits and quotas available for fishermen to lease.

Board recruitment is a top challenge, writes guest columnist Judy Parkhill. There’s a chronic need for board members to provide the kind of support and strategic direction that so many nonprofits need.

Raina Maxwell has been appointed to the Camden National Corp. (Nasdaq: CAC) board of directors.

Construction executive Stacey Harris has been appointed to serve on the board of the Maine Community College system.