The majority of the CVI-based information is manually collected. We use a combination of data sources, including databases (such as biographical databases), social media and company website disclosures, interview transcripts and news reports about CEOs, and Google search results, to gather CVI information for 756 unique CEOs.
To view the final CVI scores directly based on our research sample, please visit here.
The last time we update our data collection is June 2024.
Please visit the page corresponding to each CVI measurement category to view data sources and measurement approaches for all CVI measurement factors:
Category 1. CEOs' Lifestyle
including CVI-based information collection for: Plant-based diet habit factor & Twitter (now renamed as "X") use habit factor
Category 2. CEOs' Life Experience
including CVI-based information collection for: Relocation experience before adulthood factor, Health struggle experience factor & Charitable engagement experience factor
Category 3. CEOs' Cultural Background
including CVI-based information collection for: Birthplace cultural background factor
Category 4. CEOs' Familial Elements
including CVI-based information collection for: Children factor, Siblings factor & Spouse factor
Category 5. CEOs' Environmental Exposure
including CVI-based information collection for: Residental environment factor & Workplace environment factor
Please visit the About Us page to find the researchers' contact information and learn more about the CVI construction.