Directors cite reputational risk as main deterrent to sitting on State boards

Institute of Directors Ireland survey suggests most business leaders would still consider applying for such a position

The Institute of Directors Ireland CEO says the survey results shine a light on the reputational concerns directors have when considering serving on State boards. Picture iStock

Three out of five directors said a personal or reputational risk was the main deterrent to being on a State board, a new survey by the Institute of Directors Ireland (IoD) has found.

The poll, undertaken late last month, assessed members’ attitudes to State board governance and was completed by 382 directors and business leaders.