Board Composition in the Age of Diversity and Inclusion.

• Position: Director Data

The "2020 U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index" notes that 28% of companies increased the size of their boards to add women board members. Here are some other key takeaways around board composition.

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413 new independent directors

34% of S&P 500 boards have a truly independent chair

70% of boards report a mandatory retirement policy; 48% set the retirement age at 75 or older

59% of new independent directors are women...