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October 20, 2023

In Charts: Newly appointed UK company directors are less diverse

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The Spencer Stuart Board Index found that the most senior roles of CEO and chair have seen a dip in diversity over the past year (Photo: YuriArcursPeopleimages/Envato)

Over the past year, UK boards have prioritised appointing individuals with a proven track record instead of more diverse talent, according to a new study

Professionals with previous experience on listed company boards have filled the majority of non-executive director positions in the top 150 UK boards over the past 12 months.

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