Board Monitor Singapore 2026

Shifting board recruitment patterns to respond to change 

Leaders almost universally expect their strategy and operating model to change in the next 2–3 years. Yet in Singapore nearly half of CEOs and directors report a gap between the strengths their boards have today and the capabilities they’ll need for the future.

So it may seem odd that fewer board seats were filled in 2025 than the year before. However, Singaporean boards seemed to be seeking new sources of expertise: a larger share of seats going to first-time public board members and a smaller share to active executives. 

At a time when boards need to build new capabilities, the pace and profile of board renewal may make closing that gap more challenging.

Alignment drives value creation 

Our global research shows that enterprise-wide alignment, combined with board strengths in foresight and renewal, is associated with unlocking value.

Boards own the levers

Boards have the responsibility to develop capability, cultivate alignment, and steward succession for their organization.

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