In a recent survey of chairs, directors, senior executives and leading investors, we looked at the challenges facing chairs and future responsibilities of board members as well as the transformation that they expect. One issue that repeatedly came up was societal and economic turmoil.
To succeed, future board leaders must be prepared to deal with an agenda that features environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. More than ever before, stakeholders are concerned about climate change, social justice and corporate governance.