How the Shift from Stockholder to Stakeholder Capitalism is Affecting the C-suite

Even though many groups have issued statements about the shift from a stockholder- to stakeholder-focused capitalism, little attention has been paid to what this transition means in practice for the C-suite. The Conference Board is holding a series of roundtable discussions for sitting C-suite executives to discuss the implications of this shift for their own role and responsibilities, the functions they lead, and the C-suite overall.

It’s clear that executives who recognize and embrace the shift now are better positioning themselves and their companies for success in the future. Here are some other insights from roundtable discussions thus far:

• The shift to a stakeholder focus is real, durable, and driven by customers, employees, and investors. Even though companies have always needed to consider the interests of employees, customers, and ot