Why it’s important to have the right directors on your board

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Abstract: Board composition is a very important issue for public companies. SEC rules and stock exchange listing standards impose certain requirements for board and committee composition. At the same time, public companies are under increasing pressure from regulators, investors and other stakeholders to ensure their boards are sufficiently diverse and have directors with the right skill sets. This article explains why it’s so critical to place the right directors on a board and lists factors to consider in choosing them.