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Average age of newly elected directors at AGMs — SBF 120 · 58 years — in 2026 · 53 years ten years ago
Skills of newly elected independent directors — SBF 120, 2026 AGMs · 94.8% — of newly elected board members have executive or management committee experience · 71.4% have sector expertise in the company's industry
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
AGM 2026 update #8 — SBF 120 resolution votes · 53 — Say on Pay resolutions approved with less than 80% support · Votes at the 2026 AGMs of 109 companies as at 1 July 2026
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