2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart board index: Changes in the boardroom

Now in its 35th year, the U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index analyzes board governance practices across the S&P 500. In addition to board composition and diversity, the Index covers trends in board leadership, evaluations, over-boarding and age limits. In this episode, Julie Daum, North American Board Practice Leader at Spencer Stuart, offers key takeaways from the 2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index and discusses recent shifts in board leadership and refreshment trends:

• What does the Index research tell us about trends in board leadership?
• Can corporate leaders expect board refreshment to continue to accelerate?