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Indian firms struggle to find suitable directors for boards
Mint Mumbai
|January 18, 2024
More than 1,400 independent directors are set to retire by 1 April, as per primeinfobase.com
- 10 yrs Maximum tenure of a board director as stipulated by law
- ₹1 lakh Ceiling on sitting fees for board directors
Indian companies scrambling to find replacements for their boardrooms are struggling to find candidates with the right technology chops or expertise in handling the outcomes of geopolitical uncertainties.
According to a study by executive search firm Heidrick & Struggles, three out of five respondents who participated in its survey are reshuffling their boards, and more than half of these firms are unable to find suitable talent.
The survey analysed responses from about 150 managing directors, board chairs and chairs of subcommittees in India to understand their business priorities for 2024, and their perception around refreshing their boards.
More than 1,400 independent directors are set to retire by 1 April, according to data research firm primeinfobase.com. The Companies Act, 2013, stipulates that firms cannot have directors on their boards for longer than 10 years.
Cette histoire est tirée de l'édition January 18, 2024 de Mint Mumbai.
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