With the need to go further and faster on net zero transition, the rise in climate and nature risks, and new reporting demands such as the CSRD putting businesses in the spotlight, 2025 is the year that sustainability moves firmly onto the boardroom agenda.

Spencer Stuart has analysed every CEO transition since 2010 in each of the major European stock indices. Here they break down what the numbers mean for you as a board director, CEO or CHRO.

The 2025 WTW Global D&O Survey in collaboration with Clyde & Co LLP reveals the key risks impacting boardrooms today—and how directors, officers, and risk managers are responding.

Grant Thornton asked 200 private equity (PE) leaders across the globe to share their priorities for this year.

According to Korn Ferry, smart boards know they need to reshuffle succession plans as fast as possible.

EY teams have conducted qualitative research to identify board priorities in 2025, how board members can best support their organizations over the next 12 months, and which questions they should be asking of management teams.

Boards face a range of challenges, from navigating AI integration and global instability to addressing leadership gaps and evolving investor expectations. Odgers Berndtson look at the key priorities for boards in 2025.