Board Political Balance

Do you need directors from across the political spectrum? 

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, a liberal, and former secretary of state Gen. Colin Powell, a conservative, have been working together for years on community projects including installing computers in public schools. In 2014, Powell joined the Salesforce board, and while they don’t agree on a number of topics, Benioff refers to Powell as a mentor.

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April Hall

April Hall is the former managing editor of Directors & Boards


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