Read our First Research Report on Executive Gender Balance
Is UK plc’s Succession & Talent Planning working?
The proportion of women in the roles that have traditionally led to a CEO position is still strikingly low. Boards need to focus on the number of women on likely Pathways to CEO if they want gender-balance to improve.
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“The moment I read about 25x25 I thought that this was a very important goal. The target focusses the mind, creates a broader awareness of this issue and helps harness our ambition.
C.S.Venkatakrishnan
CEO Barclays said:
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“Having senior female leaders not only promotes diversity now, but that representation can inspire the next generation of women. Businesses need to collaborate to address these issues.
Chris O’Shea
CEO Centrica
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Not all roles lead equally to becoming a CEO
Our data shows that currently, the most popular route to CEO is the Divisional Head pathway at 44% then Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at 19%, Chief Operating Officer or equivalent (COO) at 14%, and 13% having been CEOs at another company.