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Women in corporate leadership: more women, but the summit of power stays male
The ninth SBF 120 governance barometer, published by the Institut Français des Administrateurs and Ethics & Boards, shows momentum on gender balance running out of breath. MP Marie-Pierre Rixain believes the goals set by her law are close to being met.
In 2025, 88% of SBF 120 boards have a committee covering ESG matters
Across the SBF 120, 88% of boards have a committee that specifically addresses ESG issues: 40% of companies have a combined committee and 48% a dedicated one, according to the responsible governance barometer published by the Institut Français des Administrateurs and Ethics & Boards.
When the world's challenges shake how companies work
The joint barometer from the Institut Français des Administrateurs and Ethics & Boards points to progress in governance and leadership across the SBF 120. But work remains, particularly on artificial intelligence and cybersecurity.
AI remains a challenge for French corporate governance
Still the world leader on governance, the SBF 120 must now take full hold of the technological and geostrategic questions that tomorrow's world will pose.
Why do 13% of women leave the executive committee after fighting their way onto it?
Executive committees are opening to women faster than before, yet women still struggle to reach operational roles. With an average of only four years' tenure, 13% of them leave the executive committee against 9% of men, a Russell Reynolds Associates study finds. Under the Rixain law, companies now have real work to…
Modern governance: the rise of committed directors
Long seen as the preserve of a male elite, the role of company director has changed significantly over the past decade. That shift towards more inclusive and more professional governance comes from legislative reform and a sharper awareness of what diversity brings to leadership bodies.
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