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Navigating the board’s expanding role
Against macroeconomic uncertainty, geopolitical conflict, a tight labor market and shifts in consumer habits, companies are trying to execute strategies that can keep the business relevant well into the future. Corporate governance needs to adapt to that change.
As a director, your oversight responsibilities have greatly expanded amid this global uncertainty. Even experienced boards can’t always foresee emerging risks like cyber attacks, data loss, regulatory shifts and extreme weather. However, you are rising to the challenge by adding members with essential skills, deepening your understanding of corporate strategy and enhancing governance practices. What hasn’t changed: a commitment to leading the company to a position of strength.
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Board effectiveness: A survey of the C-suite
In this period of historic change — marked by rapid shifts in policy and evolving market dynamics — your role in providing oversight and finding clarity and direction among the noise has never been more critical.
You are stepping up with fresh thinking and bold leadership. Our survey shows that executives' confidence in their boards continues to improve. While there is still room for progress, the upward trend marks a positive shift in C-suite board perceptions.
Read the survey for insights on how boards are navigating a fast-moving economic, legal and regulatory environment — including growing pressure to strengthen AI oversight and strategic focus.
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43% of executives want AI expertise added to the board
Where to focus in 2025
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Lead on board effectiveness
Getting the board’s composition right often involves a balancing act between preserving institutional knowledge and adding the skills executives now expect — especially in areas like AI, international strategy and sustainability. In fact, PwC's Board Effectiveness: A Survey of the C-Suite found that only 32% of executives believe their board has the right expertise.
Stay informed and act decisively to align your strategy with these changes so you can keep your company one step ahead.
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