ELF Beauty’s Change the Board Game Expands Access to Leadership Opportunities

Change the Board Game, the inclusive corporate-director initiative launched by ELF Beauty, has launched its third National Association of Corporate Directors cohort, welcoming 22 executives into the program – the largest class to date.

ELF Beauty, which champions positivity, inclusivity and accessibility, created Change the Board Game to help double the rate at which women and people of color are added to US public company boards by 2027. The initiative is focused on expanding access and accelerating pathways into board service for the next generation of leaders.

“Creating more inclusive boardrooms requires intentionality,” said Tarang Amin, Chairman and CEO of ELF Beauty. “Through Change the Board Game, we’re helping exceptional leaders gain the preparation, access and networks needed to secure board opportunities. Seeing more than half of our program graduates already serving on boards reinforces what we have long believed: when talented leaders are given the opportunity, they thrive.”

Measurable Results

Since the program’s launch in 2024, ELF has partnered with NACD to leverage its Accelerate board readiness program. NACD Accelerate has provided participants with governance education, networking opportunities and resources to help prepare them for board service.

Change the Board Game says it’s delivering measurable results. Over 60 executives have now participated in the NACD Accelerate program through Change the Board Game. It has experienced four times growth in applications compared to the previous year, reflecting rapidly growing demand. Fifty-eight percent of graduates who have completed the program are now serving on boards, demonstrating the power of intentional investment in building a stronger pipeline of board-ready talent.

The 2026 cohort represents a diverse group of accomplished executives from across industries who are preparing to contribute their expertise in the boardroom and help shape the future of corporate governance.

Since launching in 2024, Change the Board Game has continued to advance its mission of increasing representation in corporate boardrooms through strategic partnerships, education, visibility and access. The initiative reflects ELF Beauty’s belief that diverse perspectives at the highest levels of leadership drive stronger governance, better decision-making and long-term business success.