Board Diversity Survey
To better understand how directors view the opportunities and challenges of enhancing diversity in the boardroom, the KPMG Board Leadership Center surveyed more than 700 directors around the world. Among the Irish respondents to the survey, it’s clear that:
66%
would make moderate changes to the composition of their board if rebuilding
50%
of respondents are moderately concerned the lack of diverse views hampers insightful discussion
50%
of directors identified technology / digital strategy as an area their board is lacking but does not immediately require resolution.
61%
Race is a significant areas identified by directors as lacking, but that did not need immediate resolution.
30%
Gender is a significant areas identified by directors as lacking, but that did not need immediate resolution.
While a majority of directors say board leadership is effective at drawing out the views of all members, achieving better boardroom discussions is a work in progress. These trends are also reflected in other countries around the world, with notable variations.