from 01.01.2015 to 01.01.2019
Moscow, Russian Federation
In the article, the authors consider the features of the board of directors in an era of high demand for digital transformations and answer the question of whether board members should take the lead in digital transformation, control certain aspects of digitalization or restrict themselves to the “do no harm” principle, fully delegating acceptance solutions to digital transformation operations directors. Based on the research, an analysis is made of the recommendations of various guidelines, legal acts and expert opinions on the participation of boards of directors in the digital transformation of a business. The author’s point of view, supplementing the analyzed sources, on the role and features of the board of directors in the digital economy is presented. The authors conclude that changes in the digital economy increase the responsibility and role of the board of directors, and the definition of the strategic vision of the company in the digital era, changing the corporate culture, entrepreneurial approach, increasing Digital IQ, flexibility and readiness for quick and continuous changes, and the formation of a competent team also becomes the most important factors in the effective management of the company, and participation in these matters by the board of directors is crucial.
corporate governance, board of directors, digital economy, digital technologies, disruptive technologies, advisory boards, IT Governance
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