This research aims to capture the state of play of board and director evaluation processes both internationally and in Australia. Board evaluation is becoming widely established in companies internationally, and in large Australian corporations the commitment and rigour surrounding board evaluation is increasing. Board evaluation processes may have proved nominal in the past but presently board evaluation in large corporations is seen as an essential tool to assist in achieving better board performance and effectiveness.
This report provides a survey of processes of company board evaluation and explores their value in improving board performance. The survey examines the policy and practices of international corporations and a selection of Australian companies in the large listed sector. The first stage of the research involves an analysis of information on board evaluation as published by a sample of companies world-wide. This allows a comparison of Australian companies with international companies in terms of their regulatory environment and how they communicate with shareholders about their efforts to improve board effectiveness and performance. The second stage of the research consists of interviews with Australian directors and investors to explore their perspectives on board evaluation; its association with board effectiveness and performance; and their views on potential improvements to board evaluation.
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