Board Diversity

ESGI helps public companies identify and attract qualified diversity candidates to serve on their boards.

Today’s business climate has placed a spotlight on company boards, increasing demands that boards reflect the diverse make-up of their shareholders, employees, and customers. But striving for diversity can be—and should be—more than a public relations gesture. A diverse board can provide companies with a broad business perspective and bring a wider network of community and business support.

ESGI recognizes the difficulty companies have in attracting qualified diversity directors to their boards. Too often, companies focus their searches narrowly, identifying familiar candidates based on name recognition and contacts—essentially drawing on the “old boy network” for their nominees. Conversely, ESGI has built a national and international network of qualified minorities who are current on board issues and bring considerable knowledge and experience to company boards.

ESGI also recognizes that the most effective board participants have both time for and interest in serving. We do not recommend overextended directors. We focus instead on attracting dynamic participants who can contribute directly to a company’s strategy. We also take special care to ensure that a potential board member is the best fit for the shareholders and company strategic objectives.