As of December 31, 2023, women hold 29.4% of the board seats, a 0.2 percentage point increase from Q3 2023, and a one percentage point increase from the previous year. The post GDI: Fourth Quarter 2023 Key Findings appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more

50 Women to Watch for Boards 2023 Finalist, Laura Zehm, was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of 1st Capital Bancorp. About her first appointment to a corporate board, Laura had to say, “It was due to the training I received at 50/50 Women on Boards that led me to call a contact on 1st Capital’s board. I gained the confidence to make my pitch during the practice sessions. I share this success with all of you! It is my great pleasure and honor to be a part of the 50 Women to Watch. I am so impressed by all of you and your commitment to elevating women. I look forward to continuing th ..read more

As of September 30, 2023, women hold 29.2% of the board seats, a 0.2 percentage point increase from Q2 2023, and a 1 percentage point increase from the previous year. 36.5% of the 455 new directors who joined boards in Q3 2023 were women, equivalent to Q2 2023, but lower than all of 2022 and 2021 when the percentage was 39% and 45% respectively. The post GDI: Third Quarter 2023 Key Findings appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more

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Boards don’t have to wait for men to retire, said Heather Spilsbury, chief operating officer at 50/50 Women on Boards, which is advocating for gender parity in the boardroom among the Russell 3000. Many companies are adding seats to make room for new female directors or directors of color as a way of shifting the ratios. There are currently 5,498 seats among S&P 500 companies, with 1,822 held by women and 3,676 by men. “If a woman is a CEO or if they have three or more women on the board, they’re most likely to bring in more diverse candidates and build a more diverse workforce ..read more

Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast • Jun 21, 2023 Heather Spilsbury, Chief Operating Officer at 50/50 Women on Boards, talks about supporting an increase in gender diversity in corporate governance. With Bloomberg News International Economics & Policy Correspondent Michael McKee and Bloomberg News Economics Editor Molly Smith. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/audio/2023-06-21/powell-leans-into-hawkish-message-podcast The post Bloomberg Businessweek Podcast: Increasing Gender Diversity in Corporate Governance appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more

     50/50 Women on Boards Reveals Inaugural 50 Women to Watch for Boards List: Bridging the Gap for First-Time, Corporate Board-Ready Candidates From All Business Sectors  LOS ANGELES, June 20, 2023 – 50/50 Women on Boards (50/50WOB), the leading nonprofit education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, announced the first edition of its 50 Women to Watch for Boards list, showcasing a diverse group of exceptionally qualified women leaders from various sectors across North America who are ready to serve ..read more

Dr. Keith Dorsey, Director Coach at our Los Angeles In-Person Networking Event, talks to Forbes.com and lists 50/50 Women on Boards among organizations designed to help individuals stay relevant and ready for board service. Dr. Dorsey is a managing partner and U.S. Practice Leader of CEO and Board Services at Boyden, a global executive search firm. The post Forbes.com: Designing A Post-Career Of Board Service appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more

As of March 31, 2023, women hold 28.9% of the board seats, a 0.5 percentage point increase from Q4 2022, and a 1.6 percentage point increase from the previous year. The post GDI: First Quarter 2023 Key Findings appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more

While a startling only 4% of corporate board seats of S&P 500 companies are held by black women, organizations like 50/50 Women on Boards are making an impact on these numbers. The post Fast Company: Black women hold just 4% of corporate board positions appeared first on 50/50 Women on Boards ..read more