The compensation of nonemployee directors is a critical element in the overall governance of any company. Despite the increasingly fast-changing and complex environment that boards must navigate, director compensation levels continue to see modest year-over-year increases. 

Download this report, which analyzes 1,400 companies of varying sizes across 24 industries, for the most up-to-date perspective on director compensation and best practices for the year ahead. This report covers:

• 5 principles to guide nonemployee director compensation
• How ESG, diversity, and board refreshment influences are shaping the compensation environment
• Board composition and structure data
• Trends in cash vs equity pay
• The evolving state of board assessments