Russell Reynolds Associates Joins Forces With The Conference Board to Offer Corporate Governance Research

The Conference Board announces the launch of The Directors’ Collective, a new initiative that brings together the independent research and thought leadership of The Conference Board with the subject matter and global expertise of professional services firm KPMG, executive search firm Russell Reynolds Associates and law firm Khaitan & Co. The collaboration is designed to guide corporate directors in carrying governance and compliance responsibilities as India Inc. prepares for the complex demands placed upon board members and senior executives by The Companies Act 2013, the revised Clause 49 of the listing agreement of the Securities Exchange Bureau of India, and other upcoming industry-specific regulations.

The Directors’ Collective will assemble a holistic suite of knowledge assets—encompassing educational publications and benchmarking research; immersive workshops, webcasts and other training programs; and peer networking groups. To mark its launch, The Directors’ Collective is releasing the Handbook on Corporate Governance in India: Legal Standards and Board Practices, the inaugural piece in a portfolio of research publications and practical comparative tools similar to those that have made The Conference Board one of the most recognized knowledge Providers in the United States. The portfolio will include Director Notes—India Edition and the Corporate Intelligence suite of benchmarks on director and executive compensation, board composition and director qualifications, CEO succession planning, social and environmental corporate practices, and shareholder activity.

“We are delighted to partner with The Conference Board to found the Directors’ Collective. Russell Reynolds Associates has a depth of experience in board governance and effectiveness globally. We look forward to bringing this expertise to India to help boards grapple with the changing landscape,” said Sanjay Kapoor, Managing Director at Russell Reynolds Associates.