AI & Cybersecurity Skills Key for Modern Boardrooms in 2024

The rise of AI and other technological advancements has significantly increased the complexity of cyber threats, highlighting the critical need for technical expertise at the board level, say Kaley Karaffa, Head of Board Advisory for the Americas & APAC at Nasdaq, and Rita Scroggin, Founder & CEO of Firstboard.io. They emphasize that appointing board members who value continuous learning will be essential during this era of rapid innovation.

According to Nasdaq’s 2024 Global Governance Pulse survey, AI and cybersecurity expertise rank among the top priorities for boards aiming to broaden their skill sets and align more effectively with the growing integration of emerging technologies.