Actionable recommendations for private equity firms seeking to enhance board effectiveness and executive leadership within their portfolios.

Some directors feel hesitant to speak up in the boardroom despite growing diversity. Egon Zehnder’s latest study reveals how inclusive leadership and open dynamics are key to unlocking the full value of diverse perspectives.

In Family Business, where perception often shapes reality, recognizing misalignments is key to effective leadership. Discover how.

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.

Boards operate with different structures and priorities, but the most effective ones share a common focus: a strong People agenda.

In an era of seismic shifts, from climate to technological upheavals, boards must do more than keep pace – they must lead the charge. However, future readiness doesn’t come from compliance or ticking boxes; it requires boards to step back regularly, scrutinise their decisions, and question how they arrived at them.

A new Egon Zehnder report looks at diversity at the board table, including women, underrepresented minority groups and non-CEO executives.

Diversity in the boardroom isn’t just a mandate – it’s a business imperative. Data from our 2024 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that the gradual progress has slowed, but still continues.