Lead Director Initiative

Lead directors are uniquely positioned to create the right level of engagement and facilitate quality boardroom discussions on strategy.

In this edition: board engagement in strategy, highlights from our Board Leadership conference, voting in proxy fights, and more.

The private equity portfolio company lead director can be key to building board agendas, serving as a mentor to the CEO, and leading oversight of strategy development and execution.

Insights from lead directors and independent chairs on how they facilitate board engagement in the strategy process.

Lead directors are uniquely positioned to create the right level of engagement and facilitate quality boardroom discussions on strategy.

Dedicating time to think about the future is vital to navigating disruptive risks.

Independent lead directors and independent chairs play a pivotal role in helping ensure their boards are ready for a CEO change.

Lead directors are focusing on board composition and diversity, and enhancing board operations and oversight processes.

Companies and investors continue to grapple with what constitutes the optimal leadership structure for boards.