Board Diversity Leadership Forum Explores Governance Inclusion and the Future of Diverse Board Leadership

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We were delighted to convene 60 board directors and leaders from across the corporate governance ecosystem this morning for a conversation on the next phase of board diversity. At the session, we shared two complementary sets of data:• CBD’s Annual Board Diversity Statistics, tracking changes in board composition over time, with a focus on women-held directorships; and• The Board Diversity & Inclusion Study 2026, jointly undertaken with Egon Zehnder, which looks beneath the numbers to examine how boards are approaching diversity in practice. Taken together, these insights offer a practical roadmap for the next stage of progress – moving beyond diversity as compliance, towards conviction and inclusion, while recognising that inclusion itself is not the end goal. Ultimately, diversity is about stronger governance and better performance. We were privileged to have Mr Peter Seah, Chairman of SIA and DBS, join us for a fireside chat. He shared how he intentionally draws out the full value of diverse perspectives in the boardroom through active listening and robust debate. He also offered thoughtful reflections on Chair–CEO dynamics and the importance of talent development. As he reminded us, how a board functions is shaped by its leadership, and inclusion is rarely accidental. A big thank you to Peter and all our guests for starting the day with us and contributing to a rich and candid discussion. 📊 Explore our latest Board Diversity Statistics: https://lnkd.in/g_gVEhxB📘 Download the Board Diversity & Inclusion Study 2026: https://lnkd.in/gkqXaHd2 hashtag#BoardDiversity hashtag#CorporateGovernance hashtag#BoardEffectiveness hashtag#Inclusion hashtag#Leadership hashtag#BoardOfDirectors Wan May Ang

Communities

• Women

Formats

• Summit & Conference
• Fireside Chat & AMA

Goals

• Grow