This week, we highlight a report by the EY Center for Board Matters that analyzes independent directors who were elected by shareholders to the board of a Fortune 100 company for the first time in 2017. The research shows that companies are continuing to bring fresh and diverse perspectives into the boardroom, and enhancing the alignment of board composition with their forward-looking strategies.
Recommended Reading: Independent directors: New class of 2017
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