Board diversity

Share of directors of locally listed firms who believe different perspectives will boost company performance is lower than global level

With progress being made on gender diversity, the council is looking at other aspects such as skills, experience and age 

Just three of the 30 constituents on Singapore’s blue-chip barometer are chaired by women

GDInstitute is founded by Mak Yuen Teen, with former EDB chair Philip Yeo serving as honorary adviser

The number of listcos with independent directors serving more than nine years has fallen to 3.2%

Progress has been made, but questions remain over whether inclusion is now structural or still symbolic

But a study finds that 31% of all Singapore-listed firms continue to have all-male boards

An inclusive boardroom culture ensures open dialogue and active participation, enabling directors from different backgrounds to contribute effectively

What matters are profits, financial prudence, shareholder treatment and ethics