More women on boards: Study

BENGALURU: The number of women at the C-suite and board levels globally is now 12%, says a new study by IBM and Chief, a private network designed for the most powerful women executives to magnify their influence and pave the way to bring others with them. The figure for C-suite had stagnated at 10%, and for boards at 8% since 2019.
"While we're pleased to see slight progress in the representation of women at the C-suite and board levels, it's imperative that companies do more to fill the pipeline that leads to these powerful positions," said Lindsay Kaplan, co-founder and chief brand officer of Chief.
"Women are significantly under-represented at nearly every level of the workforce. If companies prioritise gender diversity across their entire organisations through policies, investments, and a culture that meaningfully supports women, we'll see a transformative impact - equity for everyone in the workplace and stronger, more resilient businesses."