Board Diversity

Companies led by women are significantly outperforming their male-led peers in appointing women to both corporate boards and senior management positions, according to a major new global study.

Eight in 10 US companies say they remain committed to inclusion, fairness and diverse representation even as political and legal pressure forces organisations to rethink how they approach DEI, according to a new study.

Corporate Britain has reached a milestone in boardroom diversity, with minority representation at record highs across FTSE companies. But the latest Parker Review warns progress remains uneven, with Black leaders still significantly underrepresented despite broader gains.

Public disclosure of racial and ethnic composition on corporate boards has plummeted across the US, reversing years of progress in transparency.

New findings show that US boards with above-average gender diversity achieve a staggering 256% higher annual Return on Equity compared to less diverse boards. 

A new report has revealed a stark lack of ethnic diversity among the top business leaders in the UK and US, with just 6% of FTSE 100 Chairs and 13% of S&P 100 Chairs identifying as ethnically diverse.

Progress towards gender parity in boardrooms is stalling as women's share of new board appointments in corporate America hit a seven-year low, a new study has revealed.

Although the number of ethnic minority professionals in top positions continues to steadily rise, the slow progression of Black leaders is concerning, according to the latest Parker Review.

Corporate America's boards are more diverse than ever, but racial diversity among new directors has recently slowed, a new study has revealed.

Despite slow overall growth, racial and gender diversity on corporate boards is making modest gains, a new report has revealed.