FCLTGlobal is a non-profit organization whose mission is to rebalance capital markets to support a long-term, sustainable economy.

Boston, MA
Joined August 2016
Happy #ClimateWeek! 🌎 Decarbonization isn’t one investment decision. Some emissions reductions can save money while others require significant capital. A marginal abatement cost curve helps put those tradeoffs into perspective. Learn more: ow.ly/oQ7k50ZQZVl
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Activist investing has never been more accessible. In 2025, 29% of campaigns were launched by first-time activists, while 32 US CEOs resigned within a year of an activist campaign. Our latest research examines what's driving the rise. Learn more: ow.ly/Bygj50ZwGaR
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Companies think about shareholder activism as something that happens to them, but activists often gain traction where gaps in strategy have been left unaddressed. Our latest article explores the weak links that can attract activist attention. Read more: ow.ly/yorg50Zuo4M
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AI is changing investor-company engagement. As AI becomes a standard tool for analyzing disclosures, companies must rethink how they communicate with investors while preserving the human judgment that drives long-term value. learn more: ow.ly/xOnI50Zm4sq
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AI may be reversing decades of asset-light thinking. But only a small group of companies can afford the infrastructure buildout. What does that mean for markets? Learn more: fcltglobal.org/resource/the-…
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AI is changing who can afford to invest for the long term. As a handful of firms pour hundreds of billions into AI infrastructure, the gap between market leaders and everyone else may be widening. A K-shaped economy in the making. Learn more: ow.ly/QuU750Z7L2t
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Biggest myth in public markets: heavy R&D hurts survival. Reality: highest-R&D companies are 13 percentage points more likely to still be in business 15 years later. Learn why in our report: ow.ly/CZHT50Z4Uiq
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Markets run on quarters. Innovation runs on decades. That gap is a governance problem, not a spending one. Learn more in our new report: ow.ly/xTHL50Z4TYr
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We're pleased to announce Olivia White as our next CEO, effective August 1, 2026 — and to celebrate the legacy of our founding CEO, @SWilliamsonFCLT, who is retiring after 10+ years of visionary leadership. Learn more in today’s announcement: ow.ly/v3k850Z4h1W
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US public companies account for 64% of all R&D spend — more than private companies, the federal government, and non-profits combined. The "going public kills innovation" narrative doesn't hold up. Learn more: ow.ly/RtA550Z3aYT
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Public markets don't reward innovation? 15 years of data disagrees. High-R&D firms outperform by ~5% annualized and are 13% more likely to survive. The catch: it takes 8 years for the benefits to show up. Learn more in our latest report: ow.ly/9aSL50Z29Ce
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According to our study with @MSCI_Institute, board ownership is linked to stronger performance. What makes it effective? - Multi-year holding periods - Ownership through board tenure - Independent director participation - Investor alignment Read more: ow.ly/emAJ50YNYn4
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According to our latest study with @MSCI_Institute, board equity ownership is linked to stronger performance: - Higher TSR - Higher alpha - Greater R&D investment - Lower volatility Read more:  ow.ly/1SQr50YIihX
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The scale of capital needed for infrastructure is unlike anything we've seen. • Fiber buildout • Data centers • Energy to meet surging electricity demand The whole landscape has shifted. Watch this episode of the Going Long Podcast here: ow.ly/3jEE50YEkxE
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We are pleased to welcome Clara Chan, CEO of HKIC, to FCLTGlobal’s Board. She brings over a decade of leadership and a shared vision for advancing long-term decision-making across global markets. Read more: ow.ly/e5Pb50YCner
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Globalization is evolving. The question isn't "Has globalization peaked?" — It’s "What shape is it taking now?" Watch the latest episode of Going Long here: ow.ly/yJfF50YyUiQ
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FCLTGlobal announced today that Sarah Keohane Williamson will retire as chief executive officer. Sarah has led the organization since its founding in 2016, shaping it into a leading voice on long-term investing. Read the full announcement: ow.ly/ap4650YmIoJ
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