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…
As shareholder expectations evolve and scrutiny over executive compensation intensifies, a new analysis from Agenda shows that the highest-performing companies in the S&P 500 are taking a distinctly different approach to CEO pay—placing a much stronger emphasis on CEO stock options and performance-based incentives. And with MyLogIQ’s detailed executive compensation intelligence, we now have clearer…
As companies navigate a landscape defined by rapid change, geopolitical complexity, and rising stakeholder expectations, Agenda finds that boards are increasingly looking for directors who bring resilience, strategic clarity, and crisis-tested leadership. One surprising but powerful source of such talent? Military veterans. A growing number of public company boards are welcoming military-experienced directors—leaders who bring…
Where CEO pay climbed and performance sank last year Danaher and United Parcel Service were among roughly 60 firms in the Russell 1000 index at which total shareholder return sank last year while their CEOs’ pay climbed, according to data from the Securities and Exchange Commission’s pay-versus-performance disclosures. Less than a quarter of major companies…
As artificial intelligence grows more accessible, boards may have no choice but to embrace it Artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly accessible for everyday use, and with the recent surge in AI adoption, many boards have grown accustomed to the idea of incorporating AI into business plans. However, only 26% of companies have the right operating…
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.