Marc Stanghieri
Proxy Solicitation, Corporate Governance, and Shareholder Advisory Professional in Australia
Marc Stanghieri's Bio
Marc Stanghieri is a highly regarded specialist in proxy solicitation, corporate governance, and shareholder advisory services based in Australia.
From the PGS Advisers office in Sydney, and drawing on extensive experience across Australian companies, Marc Stanghieri works with directors, management, and their advisers, to manage voting risk and build investor support for transactions requiring shareholder approval.
Marc's Key Services
Marc Stanghieri supports clients in the following key areas:
- De-risking shareholder approval for M&A transactions and other critical resolutions;
- Understanding investor and proxy adviser concerns and potential voting implications for shareholder meetings;
- What actions can be taken to mitigate the risks of shareholder and proxy adviser dissent at AGMs and EGMs; and
- Preparing for and responding to shareholder activism.
Marc Stanghieri advises on public market transactions, contested takeovers, and governance.
Marc has advised CEOs, Chairs, and their financial and legal advisers on how to de-risk contentious meetings and navigate shareholder or member approval.
Mr Stanghieri's work begins before any vote is called. Marc shapes how companies communicate with shareholders and anticipate opposition.
Principal of PGS
Marc Stanghieri founded PGS Advisers to assist listed and unlisted Australian organisations with meeting investor expectations and achieving successful voting outcomes at company meetings.
PGS Advisers consults ASX-listed boards on shareholder engagement strategies, M&A, and proxy voting.
PGS Advisers is led by the former leadership of Australia’s largest proxy solicitation firm, bringing decades of institutional and transactional experience.
From scheme approvals to board spills, Marc helps listed companies anticipate and influence the outcomes of proxy votes.
Marc Stanghieri's Career Highlights
- More than 220 successful shareholder meetings, M&A transactions, proxy fights, and investor relations mandates advised.
- Has advised on a wide range of mergers, acquisitions, and de-listings involving unlisted and listed companies.
- A proven track record with leading proxy solicitation and investor relations firms prior to establishing PGS Advisers.
Contact Marc Stanghieri
Connect with Marc Stanghieri on X for updates on PGS Advisers, governance, AGMs, member votes, and shareholder votes.