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Welcome to the May 2025 Issue of Board Recruitment
BoardProspects’ flagship publication is dedicated to supporting excellence in corporate governance and equipping you with the tools to strengthen your board leadership.
In this issue, our focus is on the critical and ever-evolving role of financial leaders in the boardroom. Today’s CFOs and finance executives are not only stewards of financial health but also strategic partners who shape innovation, risk management, and long-term growth. With that, we're proud to profile standout “Financial Leaders to Watch," a hand-selected group of financial executives who represent the value of financial expertise and leadership across a range of industries and organizations.
You’ll also find the following key articles and insights from our BoardRoom Resource Partners:
- “Disruptors See the World Differently: A Deeper Dive” (source: Protiviti): Examines how disruptive organizations and their financial leaders are navigating rapid change through innovation, agility, and strategic transformation.
- “Current State of Forward Goal Disclosure in Long-Term Incentive Plans” (source: Compensation Advisory Partners): Reviews evolving disclosure standards for executive compensation, focusing on the growing pressure to share forward-looking performance goals and the related trade-offs and trends across industries.
- “US Climate Tech Investment Achieves Six Straight Months of Growth” (source: Silicon Valley Bank): Highlights the resilience and momentum of climate tech investments, with insights on funding trends, sector performance, and the impact of financial leadership in driving growth.
- “5 Signs It’s Time to Work With Executive Search Consultants” (source: Robert Half): Outlines crucial signals that indicate when boards should engage executive search consultants to help recruit senior financial talent and navigate complex leadership transitions.
- “Strengthening the CFO–Audit Committee Relationship” (source: KPMG): Offers guidance on building effective partnerships between CFOs and audit committees, emphasizing communication, trust, and expanding oversight responsibilities.
- “Board Governance: Maintaining Balance in Uncertainty” (source: Sidley): Provides strategies boards and finance leaders can use to maintain effective, balanced oversight during periods of regulatory, economic, and geopolitical uncertainty.
We hope this issue provides you with practical insights and inspiration as you strengthen your board’s financial acumen and effectiveness. As always, we appreciate your feedback and are committed to advancing your boardroom journey. Thank you for being an essential part of the BoardProspects community.
Mark Rogers
Founder and CEO, BoardProspects
