Financial rewards still main incentive for chairmen of PE-backed businesses

The study by Hanson Green, Directorbank and MM&K also reveals that chairmen and NEDs appreciate the straightforward approach implemented in private equity portfolio businesses in comparison with FTSE companies: 59% of respondents stated that boards of listed businesses are excessively focused on process.

Other motivating factors include a more straightforward decision-making process, a clearer business strategy, as well as a stronger focus on growth and less time spent on governance.

That said, this doesn't seem to translate into actual results in terms of effectiveness: 52% of respondents said private equity boards are fully effective, against two thirds making the same statement for listed companies.

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