Women's share of C-suite and board roles has stalled at about 30%, with the first decline in board representation in over a decade, as companies deprioritise diversity efforts amid a shaky labour climate.
01Summary
- 01Women's share of C-suite and board roles has stalled at around 30%, marking the first decline in women's board representation in more than a decade.
- 02The Fortune 500 now has 56 women-led companies, approximately 11.2%, up from 7.4% six years ago.
- 03Only 36% of women in the workplace have considered becoming a CEO, according to Russell Reynolds Associates.
- 04Experts at the Fortune Most Powerful Women Summit cited a lack of focus on developing and recruiting women for executive leadership.
- 05Research from Russell Reynolds Associates indicates women are ahead of men in AI adoption and implementation.
02Why it matters
This stagnation affects corporate diversity and governance, potentially limiting innovation and decision-making perspectives in top leadership, which can influence company performance and culture.
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