The Boardroom Blind Spot: Why Leadership Hiring Needs More Than a Resume
One bad executive hire can cost far more than money it can cost governance credibility, investor confidence and years of stakeholder trust. With 38.5% of candidates flagged for AI-assisted deception in live interviews and 72% of recruiters encountering AI-fabricated credentials, traditional background checks no longer catch what boards need to know before an appointment is made. This whitepaper explores why Leadership Due Diligence has become a board-level governance priority and what separates real risk intelligence from a checklist.