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Improving diversity, equity, and inclusion on private equity-backed portfolio company boards is increasingly recognized as both a governance priority and a long-term value driver.

As portfolio companies represent a growing share of the global economy, investors and firms alike are placing greater focus on how boards are composed, how directors are sourced, and how inclusive governance practices are embedded over time. This conversation guide is designed to support constructive dialogue between General Partners and Limited Partners by providing practical questions and discussion prompts around board diversity, accountability, and long-term governance strategy.

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The Missing Element of Private Equity: Creating Long-term Value Through Portfolio Company Board Diversity

19 July 2021 - Despite the evidence of the benefits of increased leadership diversity, progress at private companies has been slow.

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Governance, Metrics | Toolkit

Portfolio Company Board Diversity Disclosure Template

19 July 2021 - FCLTGlobal’s business and investor communities recognize the need for the private sector to demonstrate long-term value creation along both financial and non-financial criteria, especially when it comes to reporting on metrics related to firm diversity.

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Best Practices to Improve Board Diversity

19 July 2021 - FCLTGlobal convened numerous roundtables to produce the practical guides that follow, which both GPs and LPs can use to evaluate, implement, and report on diversity and inclusion in the boardrooms of their privately held portfolio companies. For some firms, these may be the first steps. For others, they may be a refinement of plans already in motion. Regardless, they are a means to putting leaders in the boardroom of private companies who are representative, forward-looking, and positioned to create long-term value.

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