Diversity in the boardroom is no longer just about representation; it is about impact. While many boards have been deliberate in increasing diversity through prioritising board directors with different perspectives, broader industry expertise, functional backgrounds and professional experience, intensity of conviction around its value continues to evolve.

Join this webinar to explore how boards can foster inclusive culture, enhance board effectiveness through purposeful board diversity practices through insights from the Council for Board Diversity and Egon Zehnder Board Diversity and Inclusion Study 2026.

WHAT WE’LL EXPLORE

An overview of the latest Board Diversity & Inclusion Study 2026

• Introduction to the Council for Board Diversity

• Current board diversity landscape

• Growing recognition of diversity as a deliberate board strategy

• The gap between diversity composition and inclusion in practice

• How inclusion strengthens board discussion quality and decision-making effectiveness

Discussion & Q&A with our panellists

• What “meaningful diversity” looks like beyond board composition

• Why inclusion is essential to unlocking board effectiveness

• The perception gap: Diversity vs Actual impact on performance

• Barriers to progress including pipeline, networks, and board capacity constraints

• How boards and nomination committees can drive intentional change