PwC’s 2024 Annual Corporate Directors Survey

Uncertainty and transformation in the boardroom as directors are focused on Diversity, Shareholder Activism and AI. Directors overwhelmingly acknowledge that board diversity brings unique perspectives, improves culture and enhances board performance. However, there is skepticism about its impact on overall company performance, with only 40% of directors seeing a direct benefit. Boards are stepping up against shareholder activism, with 71% of directors saying that their boards have taken some kind of action in the past year, up from 65% in 2019. As AI becomes central to business, nearly 70% of directors trust their management's execution skills, but only half feel informed about AI-related risks. Read the full report from the PwC survey here.