PwC Survey 2025: Directors Call For Greater Board Accountability Amid AI Adoption

PwC’s 2025 Annual Corporate Directors Survey highlights growing concerns among corporate Directors about accountability and effectiveness in the boardroom amid rising operational and regulatory challenges.

More than half of corporate Directors, 55%, believe at least one member of their Board should be replaced, marking the highest level of dissatisfaction recorded by PwC’s survey. While 88% of Directors say they can take specific actions to improve board performance, such as seeking further education (45%) and strengthening peer relationships (33%), many remain unconvinced about current evaluation processes. About 78% feel that board assessments do not provide a complete picture of performance, and 51% say their Boards lack sufficient investment in the process.

The survey also reveals that few Directors report their Boards are currently using AI and generative AI, with only 35% stating that these technologies have been incorporated into their oversight roles. These findings highlight the need for greater accountability, self-assessment, openness in boardroom culture, and strategic adoption of advanced technologies to enhance decision-making.