Weekly governance data, all issues
Age diversity — 2026 AGM elected profiles, SBF 120 · 41 years — is the maximum age gap
Independent Chair — SBF 120 · 28% — after the 2026 AGMs · 17% in 2016
Lead Independent Director — SBF 120 · 72% — of boards with a combined Chair/CEO role have appointed a Lead Independent Director after the 2026 AGM season · 46% in 2016
International diversity on boards · 2% — of SBF 120 board seats are held by nationals of the Asia-Pacific region · 8% in the FTSE 100
Average age of board chairs · 67 years — in the FTSE 100
Director tenure & independence · 13% — of SBF 120 directors with 12+ years of tenure are declared independent
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