Thought Leadership | Board Directors & Chairs

Discover how future-ready boards drive long-term value by balancing oversight and foresight, curating diverse expertise, and building a culture of trust, agility, and strategic intent to navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing business landscape.

AI is now the top skill executives say they need to navigate change—yet knowing how and when to implement it remains a challenge. Egon Zehnder’s Christoph Wollersheim urges leaders not to lose sight of core business priorities amid the AI shift.

We reached out to 450 global public board members and asked them a series of questions around the desirability and effectiveness of diversified representation and inclusion on boards. Discover insights with this study as to whether diversity and inclusion are important topics to boards and why.

Explore how board composition influences organizational success in Egon Zehnder's latest article. Discover the role of diversity, expertise, and strategic alignment in creating high-performing boards.

An ongoing series on building high-performing boards in the Middle East. Each installment explores a critical dimension of board effectiveness—from composition to culture.

The CEO-Chair relationship is vital—yet fleeting. This article covers the high stakes and key steps to make most of their time together under pressure.

Our inaugural report, “Boards: Stepping Up as Stewards of Sustainability”, revealed a paradox: while board members recognized the imperative for sustainability, many felt ill-equipped to act on it. Often feeling as though they are the lone voice on the board, directors may also lack the courage—or their boardrooms may lack the psychological safety—to challenge how long-term risks and opportunities are monitored and addressed through board governance.

Drawing from experience working with boards and cybersecurity executives, explore insights to enhance your readiness to land your first board seat.

As our discussion uncovered, a forward-looking board is one that adeptly embraces its evolving role by maintaining its independence while ensuring effectiveness.

As our discussion uncovered, a forward-looking board is one that adeptly embraces its evolving role by maintaining its independence while ensuring effectiveness.

The ‘digital board’ has become a prerequisite for securing long-term success, effectively managing talent, and mitigating risks within the company.