Ralph Whitworth, RI cofounder and principal, met with Termeer and delivered a presentation, arguing that Genzyme was trading below its potential value. He offered recommendations on how Genzyme could address this: (1) improve capital allocation decisions; (2) implement a share-buyback or dividend program; (3) improve board composition by adding more members with financial expertise; and (4) focus executive compensation on performance metrics.
What are your recommendations to Henri Termeer? Focus on the two recommendations you believe will have the largest positive impact and explain how these might increase value of the firm. Also, list one risk or downside to each of your two chosen recommendations. Be specific and keep in mind the line of business of Genzyme.