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# The New Shape of the Boardroom: What Board Trends Reveal About Refreshment, Diversity and Director Capacity

A Conference Board analysis published in Directors & Boards reveals that from 2020 to 2025, the share of Russell 3000 companies that did not appoint new directors rose from 44% to 51%, with boards aging and refreshment becoming more selective even as oversight demands grow. The report argues that composition must be aligned with the strategic and risk agenda ahead — including technology, geopolitics, human capital, and regulatory complexity — and that diversity should not be treated as separate from board effectiveness. For SEA founders building or refreshing boards, this data-driven piece offers a clear framework for skills-matrix thinking and strategic succession planning.

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Directors & Boards (https://www.directorsandboards.com/articles/the-new-shape-of-the-boardroom/)

Topic: Boardroom Performance: https://lyoenandpartners.com/insights/topic/boardroom-performance

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