This document discusses corporate governance. It begins with names and numbers that are likely people involved in a company. It then provides definitions of corporate governance from Cadbury and Wolfensohn emphasizing transparency, accountability, and fairness. The pillars of corporate governance are listed as accountability, fairness, transparency, and independence. Key players and elements are mentioned along with the significance of corporate governance changing due to factors like globalization and scandals. Agency theory and its relationship between principals and agents is summarized. Three models of corporate governance are outlined for the Anglo-US, Japanese, and German systems with details about their board compositions and structures.