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Companies: France remains one of the leaders on parity in governing bodies
Women's presence in the leadership of French companies continues to grow, according to two studies published on Thursday. They remain far more present on boards than on executive committees.
Floriane de Saint Pierre, chair and co-founder of Ethics & Boards: "30% of the companies in the international panel are now led by women"
What do you take from the fifth edition of the Gender Diversity Index? It is striking that French companies are highly deliberate, transparent and proactive on gender balance in governance, while five Anglo-Saxon companies — American and British — declined to respond.
Despite progress, running a large company remains a men's affair
Women's presence in corporate governance bodies is growing. But on management and executive committees, and in top management roles, parity is far from reached. A study by the Grandes Écoles au Féminin network examines the origins of these gaps and what should be done about them.
Executive and management committees: the stubborn biases holding back parity
Produced with Roland Berger and Ethics & Boards, the ninth annual study from the Grandes Écoles au Féminin network dissects the obstacles to women reaching top management — among them a lack of support from male colleagues.
Governance and gender balance in companies: room for improvement
Managing Covid, emerging from the crisis, the climate emergency, sustainable growth strategy — all these high-stakes questions are still addressed largely by men, when they call more than ever for a balanced contribution from women and men alike, in governance bodies and in corporate leadership.
Our ranking of the CAC 40's best-performing chief executives in 2022
Financial success alone is no longer enough to set business leaders apart. Non-financial criteria — climate, equity, gender balance — carry growing weight. On that measure, Axel Dumas, at the helm of luxury group Hermès, takes the top spot this year.
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