
Corporate Directors Are Underpaid
Board members face greater demands, scrutiny and accountability than ever. Their compensation should reflect the realities of the modern boardroom.

Board members face greater demands, scrutiny and accountability than ever. Their compensation should reflect the realities of the modern boardroom.

As more companies consider reorganizing their boards to better compete in an extremely unpredictable marketplace, it’s important for board members to proactively take stock of their expertise.

New appointments highlight a strong preference for seasoned leaders with global and cross-sector expertise—prompting fresh questions about board succession and generational balance.

New to board service? These recommendations can help put you on the right foot in your first role—and serve as a guide for improvement.

From intensifying shareholder expectations to ever-evolving technology and pricing strategies, directors share insights on navigating the cross-currents facing today’s boards.

From sports achievement and political stardom to stellar service in corporate boardrooms, J.C. Watts shares the elements of an approach that has made him America’s top value-creating director. ‘If there’s no integrity, strategy doesn’t matter.’