Board Structure & Composition
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To help directors and officers navigate the intricacies of board design and effectiveness, the New York Stock Exchange presents:
The Public Company Series: Board Structure and Composition
Developed in collaboration with JP Morgan and featuring insights from leading experts across law, finance, governance, and advisory, this guide offers in-depth perspectives on the evolving expectations of corporate boards. Whether you're building your board from the ground up, planning for succession, or leading through transformation, this comprehensive resource is designed to support high-impact governance.
Inside, you’ll find expert contributions on topics such as:
Building the Board
Global board governance trends, structural considerations, and the attributes of effective directors
Board Committees and Special Roles
Audit, compensation, and nominating committees, plus evolving leadership structures
Strategic Oversight and Governance in a Changing Environment
M&A, activism, and positioning for the future
Boardroom Risk, Compliance, and Crisis Management
Cybersecurity, D&O insurance, and proactive risk mitigation
Board Refreshment and Succession Planning
Modern strategies for recruitment, assessment, and long-term planning
Assessing and Developing the Board
Tools for board education, upskilling, and cultural alignment
The Evolving Boardroom
Talent pipelines, disclosure practices, and future-focused shareholder engagement