After decades of career advancement in American businesses, more and more Indian men are now joining the board of directors. According to data from ISS-Corporate and data provider Equilar, a record number of 16 Indian men joined the boards of S&P 500 companies this year to serve as directors of companies such as Walmart, Southwest Airlines, and Western Digital. This increase is second only to the group of white men and white women. This surge is a reflection of a long-term trend. According to James Drury Partners, the proportion of Indian male directors in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has tripled since 2018, surpassing that of female, African, and Hispanic board members.

After decades of career advancement in American businesses, more and more Indian men are now joining the board of directors. According to data from ISS-Corporate and data provider Equilar, a record number of 16 Indian men joined the boards of S&P 500 companies this year to serve as directors of companies such as Walmart, Southwest Airlines, and Western Digital. This increase is second only to the group of white men and white women. This surge is a reflection of a long-term trend. According to James Drury Partners, the proportion of Indian male directors in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies has tripled since 2018, surpassing that of female, African, and Hispanic board members.