Director Tenure: A Solution in Search of a Problem

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Director tenure continues to gain attention in corporate governance as term limits become a cause célèbre. Proponents argue directors should no longer qualify as independent after 10 years of service, even though no law, rule or regulation prescribes a maximum term for directors.

We believe director term limits would be misguided and counterproductive.

Originally published on NACDonline.org - November/December 2014.

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