EY Center for Board Matters

As Australia’s corporate environment becomes increasingly volatile and complex, non-executive board directors must move beyond traditional oversight. The EY Center for Board Matters, equips board members with the insights and strategies they need to steer organisations toward sustained value, innovation and resilience in a rapidly evolving landscape.



The role of the board is under sharper focus than ever as the post-pandemic environment reshapes expectations of corporate leadership. For non-executive directors in particular, this means adopting a forward-looking and inclusive approach, while staying across the latest insights in governance, risk and strategy. By doing so, boards can position themselves to guide their organisations with confidence, and contribute to a stronger and more resilient Australia.

EY combines deep local knowledge with global reach, giving Australian boards access to insights drawn from diverse markets and industries. Our teams bring independent perspectives, data-driven research and hands-on experience to help directors navigate complexity and anticipate disruption.


One of the board’s key roles is to ensure the health and prosperity of an organization while helping deliver value back to stakeholders. It means creating long-term value.

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Asia-Pacific Board Priorities 2025

By acting with strategic intent boards can shape the future with confidence. Learn more in the EY Asia-Pacific Board Priorities 2025.

How private boards unlock value by elevating risk management

Private boards can unlock value by elevating risk management. Learn more.

What if the difference between adversity and advantage is a resilient board?

Boards must improve resilience to mitigate risk and gain a competitive advantage. Find out how.

The Board Imperative: Is your people strategy human enough?

The employer and employee relationship has shifted. Boards can continue to play a role in improving it. Find out how.

EMEIA board priorities 2023: how to shape tomorrow’s board agenda today

The 2023 board priorities provide insights into key themes boards of companies in EMEIA should focus on for the year ahead. Learn more.

Asia-Pacific board priorities 2023: How to create clarity amid ambiguity

Discover what Asia-Pacific board directors will be focused on in 2023.

Americas board priorities 2023: How to build resiliency in uncertain times

Discover what Americas board directors will be focused on in 2023. Learn more.

The Board Imperative: Further unlock the strategic value of CHROs

Find out how boards and Chief Human Resources Officers (CHROs) should support and challenge each other to get the most out of a shifting talent dynamic.

Americas board priorities 2024

Find out what board members in the Americas consider to be top priorities for 2024.

How can boards convert sustainability from a wish to a winning reality?

Boards must lead a decisive sustainability agenda or face a constrained future, finds the EY Europe Long-Term Value and Corporate Governance Survey. Read more.

Asia-Pacific Board Priorities 2024

Asia-Pacific boards prioritize economic conditions amidst volatility. Longer-term priorities such as climate change, should be accelerated.

EMEIA board priorities 2024

In today’s demanding economic and geopolitical environment, boards are playing a critical advisory role. Find out more.

The Board Imperative: Champion CROs to boost risk governance and growth

Boards can bolster resilience, seize new opportunities and create long-term value by collaborating with and further empowering their CRO. Learn more.

The Board Imperative: Partner with CSOs to drive value-led sustainability

Find out how boards can collaborate with Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) to help organizations realize the benefits of ESG and mitigate the risks.

Five trends that will the shape the board of the future

By 2030, Australia’s boards will be accountable to a wider group of stakeholders, navigating greater volatility and complexity.

How Australian boards may look in 2030

EY research suggests that current governance approaches on Australian boards may not be fit for purpose in 2030. There are some alternatives.

How Australian boards have an opportunity to become future fit

A recent EY study has revealed myriad challenges for board directors. But real reform is yet to follow.


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