Record 16 Indian-origin men join S&P 500 firms' boards in 2026: Report

Indian-origin executives are increasingly taking board positions at US companies, with 16 Indian men joining S&P 500 company boards in 2026, Bloomberg reported. Indian/South Asian men accounted for 4.3% of all new S&P 500 board director seats, while Indian/South Asian women accounted for 2.1%. The rise is linked to demand for executives experienced in running businesses and managing operations.