Hong Kong Board Evaluation Survey 2025

CHKLC & Independent Audit Ltd. Survey on the Importance of Board Evaluations

We appreciate your participation in this survey to understand perspectives on board performance reviews. Your insights will help us to encourage HKEx to issue a guidance note so that you can get useful information and value from your board evaluations.

1.How frequently does your company conduct formal board evaluations?

Annually

Every two years

Every three years

Less frequently

Never

2.On a scale of 1 to 5, how important do you think regular board evaluations are in enhancing overall board effectiveness?
(1 = Not Important, 5 = Extremely Important)

3.What areas do you believe should be the focus during board performance reviews? (Select all that apply)

Strategy and oversight

Risk management

Leadership and decision-making

Board dynamics and culture

Compliance and governance

Succession planning

Other (please specify)

4.In your opinion, what are the primary benefits of conducting regular board evaluations? (Select all that apply)

Improved board performance

Identification of skill gaps

Better decision-making

Enhanced accountability

Strengthened corporate governance

Other (please specify)

5.What challenges, if any, does your board face in conducting evaluations? (Select all that apply)

Lack of time

Lack of resources or budget

Resistance from board members

Unclear evaluation processes

Limited external support

Other (please specify)

6.How would you rate the effectiveness of your current board evaluation process?

Very Effective

Moderately Effective

Neutral

Somewhat Ineffective

Very Ineffective

Not applicable

7.Would you support the use of an online tool for conducting efficient and cost-effective board evaluations?

Yes

Maybe

8.Please share any additional thoughts on how board evaluations could be improved in your company.
(Open text box)

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