The 2026 Boardspan Benchmark Report reveals a striking paradox: even as boards face expanding mandates, rising complexity, and a more volatile operating environment, they are becoming more effective at governance.

Drawing on five years of data collected through the Boardspan Board Performance Assessment across more than 60 governance dimensions, this year's findings reveal where boards are making meaningful progress, where important challenges remain, and how governance practices continue to evolve.

We hope this report provides valuable perspective for your own boardroom discussions and helps your board continue to strengthen its governance practices.