Between 2016 and 2024, the average age of a director sitting on an ASX300 board edged up to 61 years from 59.8, suggesting that the pathway for younger executives to landing listed board roles is not getting any easier.
The data, from executive search firm Watermark Search International, also suggests it is becoming harder to find younger board members who might bring different perspectives, skills and experiences.
Sally PattenBOSS editorSally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
