Shareholder Siege Survival

As CEO of Vertex Dynamics, you face a brutal ambush during the annual shareholder meeting. Activist investor group Obsidian Capital has uncovered compromising evidence of your personal indiscretions and demands your immediate resignation. With your career, reputation, and $2.4B company at stake, you have 20 minutes to navigate this crisis before the board votes.

Challenges

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Difficulty

B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

CEO of Vertex Dynamics (Technology Manufacturing)

Conversation Partner

Marcus Sterling, Lead Partner of Obsidian Capital

Setting

Glass-walled executive boardroom on the 45th floor, Manhattan skyline visible through rain-streaked windows, tension palpable among suited figures

Location

Vertex Dynamics Global HQ, New York

Learning Objectives

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Maintain composure while defending against personal accusations

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Counter the resignation demand without appearing defensive

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Secure enough board support to survive the vote

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Before we proceed with today's agenda, I believe the board should address the matter of your... extracurricular activities with CloudSphere's VP of Operations. Shall we discuss the hotel receipts from the Mandarin Oriental, or would you prefer to resign quietly?”

This is how Marcus Sterling, Lead Partner of Obsidian Capital's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#395

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