Would-be directors of an ASX 200 company who are contemplating a board seat on a government or not-for-profit board as a stepping stone should think again.
The most assured path to landing one of the 1490 board positions on an ASX 200 company is to have experience running a company or large division with financial responsibility, a survey by professional service firm EY and the 30% Club, which campaigns for more women on boards, finds.
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Sally 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
