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Skills, Experiences and Characteristics Identified as Important in Selection of Directors
Leadership/current or former CEO experience
Industry knowledge/experience
Financial/accounting expertise
Technology (including cybersecurity)
Global/international experience
Legal, government and regulatory compliance
Business development, corporate transactions and strategic planning/M&A experience
Corporate governance
Marketing and brand management
Risk management
Public company board experience
Human capital management
Ethics, integrity and character
Academia
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95
94
91
77
68
60
54
50
32
31
20
84
58
Requirements for directors to have cybersecurity
and human capital management skills and experiences
is expected to increase.
