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The U.S. Spencer Stuart Board Index examines the latest data and trends in board composition, board governance practices and director compensation among S&P 500 companies.
We have compiled key data from each S&P 500 sector into our Board Index Sector Comparison Chart below, where you can compare aggregated data by sector across a wide range of measures, including board composition, independent director representation, board leadership, organization and committees.
* Our reporting is in line with the Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule, with URM "underrepresented minority" defined to mean an individual who self identifies as one or more of the following: Black/African American, Asian, Hispanic/Latinx, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander or two or more races or ethnicities.
** Our reporting on diverse groups is in line with the Nasdaq Board Diversity Rule, with a “diverse director” defined to include: Female, without regard to the individual’s designated sex at birth (“female”) One or more of: Black or African American, Hispanic or Latinx, Asian, Native American or Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, or two or more races or ethnicities (“underrepresented minority”) Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or a member of the queer community (“LGBTQ+”)
Download a breakdown of findings for each S&P 500 industry sector