Strategic board composition is a competitive advantage, not just a compliance checkbox. This guide breaks down the essential independent director requirements for US public companies across three lenses: SEC federal law, Nasdaq/NYSE exchange standards, and institutional investor expectations. Learn about the four critical director profiles—including the Audit Committee Financial Expert—and how to use a Board Skills Matrix to bridge governance gaps and ensure IPO or listing re

Good governance, is not just for public companies - it's also essential for small businesses, nonprofits - and for any organization that wants to improve performance, scale / grow, win contracts or grants, reduce risk, or raise investment. Given how important good governance is, Executive Agility is proud to launch our new Governance Benchmarking Service - an organizational-level assessment that provides clarity, control, and a roadmap for implementing better governance in yo