Global Board Trends

Boards of listed companies are operating under greater scrutiny than ever before, in a political and social climate increasingly characterized by cynicism and a mistrust of business. Directors are exposed and accountable to an unprecedented degree. These pages show statistics and trends that define the state of boards today. It is important to note that boards are having to deal with a constantly changing agenda. They are going to have to be prepared to adapt even faster than they have in recent years – or risk becoming obsolete.