Board composition and effectiveness have become critical governance issues for every kind of organization. New legislation, regulatory changes and governance codes have forced boards around the world to re-examine their membership with a view to hiring more independent non-executive directors and bringing new skills into the boardroom.
For more than 20 years we have provided board counsel and recruitment services in partnership with a diverse group of clients, including multinational corporations, entrepreneurial businesses, private equity firms, family-owned companies and nonprofit organizations. Our goal is to help clients strengthen their board structure and improve governance.
In 2006, we conducted more than 400 board searches around the world. We regularly partner with our colleagues from other countries to complete assignments for international board members.
Our consultants have served in senior executive roles at leading companies and possess detailed knowledge of the latest governance regulations and best practices around the world.
We continue to publish our research on the latest issues and trends in board governance and on the key concerns and challenges facing today’s boards. Our range of publications includes the Spencer Stuart Board Index and a wide range of articles and newsletters.
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July 2006
Two Spencer Stuart boardroom experts share their individual and distinctive points of view on whether companies should or should not separate the roles of chairman and CEO.