Companies need more diverse boards, with more tech-savvy members: Bottomley

Virginia Bottomley, chair of board practice at Odgers Berndtson, emphasized the importance of diversity and global perspectives in company boards. She highlighted the shift from traditional business skills to the need for tech-savvy board members, especially with the rise of AI and technological challenges. Boards are becoming more representative, with increased gender diversity in the UK, but theres still progress to be made.