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The Case for Term Limits

By Samina Bari and Andrew Powell

06/13/2025

Board Composition Directorship Magazine Member-Only

Instituting term limits as part of board refreshment may be the first step toward delivering shareholder value in a changing environment.

 

The world is changing. Technology is advancing relentlessly, economic trends are defying traditional models, and geopolitical issues are venturing into uncharted territory. Despite these shifts, the boards that guide organizations across various industries do not always change ...

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Samina Bari
Samina Bari is a biotechnology executive, strategic advisor, and board member with a distinguished track record of value creation through notable acquisitions within the biopharmaceutical industry.

Andrew Powell
Over the course of a long career in life sciences, Andrew Powell held leadership roles as a board member, board chair, and general counsel at 10 public companies. He now advises start-ups, serves on the boards of two influential nonprofits, and runs his own foundation.