Thursday, November 15, 2012

Spencer Stuart US Board Index 2012


The Spencer Stuart Board Index is an annual study that examines the state of corporate governance among S&P 500 companies. The 27th edition reveals critical trends in director recruitment, board processes and compensation. Among the notable takeaways from this year’s proxy analysis:

Board turnover continues to decline: S&P 500 boards elected just 291 new directors in the 2012 proxy year — the smallest intake in 10 years and a 27% drop over the past 10 years.

Restrictions on other corporate directorships more common: Given the time commitment required for effective board service, 74% of S&P 500 companies now limit other corporate directorships for their board members versus 55% five years ago.

See full Article: http://www.spencerstuart.com/research/articles/1621/