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Decline in CHROs Joining Corporate Boards

August 28, 2025

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🎧 HR Insights: Decline in CHROs Joining Corporate Boards

Equilar’s study shows new board seats filled by CHROs in Russell 3000 companies dropped from 2.6% in 2022 to 1.2% in 2024—a decline of more than 50%. However, the total share of directors with CHRO backgrounds still rose slightly—from 1.1% in 2023 to 1.2% in 2024. While fewer new appointments include CHROs, their ongoing presence suggests HR remains strategically relevant at board level.

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Central, a platform designed to automate startup back-office tasks, has secured $8.6 million in seed funding. The investment round is led by First Round Capital and includes support from Y Combinator, Ritual Capital, Multimodal Ventures, and more. This platform promises smarter, leaner operations—potentially freeing HR teams to focus on strategic work instead of administrative tasks.

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