A look at the demographics and skills of S&P 500 directors.
Corporate boards have greater racial and gender diversity than ever before, new data on S&P 500 companies shows.
…Other demographics for directors, such as median age, have remained little changed, according to figures from the public company intelligence provider MyLogIQ.
Leadership at the top is evolving. Business Insider reports that Spotify and Comcast have both adopted the co-CEO model, joining a growing list of companies testing shared leadership. The question: does a co-CEO structure create stronger balance and agility, or does it risk confusion and power struggles? The Promise and Pitfalls of Co-CEOs Benchmark CompanyIQ®…
The article “Boards Recruit More Specialists as Committees Face Pressure to Perform” highlights how corporate boards are evolving by recruiting directors with more specialized skills due to increasing committee responsibilities. MyLogIQ contributed key analytical insights on the evolving skillsets of board committee members, particularly in the Russell 3000 companies: Audit Committees: Significant five-year increases in…
Nearly two-thirds of large companies that filed proxy statements this month have slashed language on board diversity, according to new research by Agenda. The changes follow the release of several executive orders from President Donald Trump, one of which directs companies with federal contracts to cease operating “unlawful” diversity, equity and inclusion programs, and correspond…
As the responsibilities and risks facing corporate directors continue to climb, board compensation is quietly increasing across U.S. companies. But while many companies remain cautious about staying aligned with peers, new data from MyLogIQ highlights the outliers: the boards paying significantly more than the market norm. MyLogIQ Data Highlights the Highest-Paid Directors in the Market…
As executive compensation continues to evolve, a growing number of major U.S. companies are shifting focus from traditional financial incentives to performance metrics that prioritize the customer experience. This trend has accelerated following a turbulent year for the health insurance industry and rising public scrutiny around service quality and claims management. One of the strongest…
Governance Professionals Caution Against Knee-Jerk Reactions to Shifting Political Winds Meta Platforms added Dana White, CEO of UFC and longtime ally of President Donald Trump, to its board this month. The headline-grabbing appointment comes as companies are donating money and setting up face-to-face meetings with Trump to win favor with the new president. However, sources…