As global markets continue to address the COVID-19 pandemic, digital know-how is becoming more than a desirable attribute. A compelling study asserts that companies could be falling behind if they lack a digitally savvy board. According to the study, organizations with boards that have at least three digitally savvy members outperform other enterprises in their industries.

This issue of Board Perspectives: Risk Oversight focuses on why boards should possess the digital savviness needed to support the CEO’s efforts to continuously improve the company’s business model, customer experience, decision-making processes, and operational efficiency and effectiveness.