Partner Jeff Hocking discusses how boardroom challenges and priorities compare for private equity–owned, venture capital–backed, and publicly traded companies.

It’s undeniable that strong boards empower corporate success. So, it can be tempting to look for a single formula for building and maintaining a top-quality board—one that would offer just the right combination of industry experience, professional expertise, and diversity in the boardroom.  But, in fact, there are basic aspects of every company’s business model, including whether it is a publicly
traded company, venture capital (VC)– backed, or private equity (PE)–owned, that help shape its boardroom needs.

In this journal, Jeff Hocking explores: