Board’s Guide to Trust: Representation

In brief: Many boards across the United States have seen little to no progress in diversifying their members over the past few decades. As the nation becomes increasingly diverse, employees, investors, customers, and other stakeholders are putting pressure on boards to take meaningful action toward increasing board representation among historically underrepresented groups. This report offers a glimpse into the importance of diversity on the board and includes a playbook of practical next steps that boards can take to strategically enhance their board’s composition.