CEO Succession and Representation of Women: Progress, Barriers, Opportunities
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CEO Succession and Representation of Women: Progress, Barriers, Opportunities

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Despite ongoing progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in CEO roles at US public companies. While the share of women CEOs has reached record highs, growth has been uneven across industries, company sizes, and leadership pipelines and still lags far behind gains in the boardroom. This article explores the current state of women’s representation among CEOs, examines the factors driving or constraining progress, and outlines implications for boards, investors, and corporate leadership amid heightened political and legal scrutiny of corporate diversity efforts.

Despite ongoing progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in CEO roles at US public companies. While the share of women CEOs has reached record highs, growth has been uneven across industries, company sizes, and leadership pipelines and still lags far behind gains in the boardroom. This article explores the current state of women’s representation among CEOs, examines the factors driving or constraining progress, and outlines implications for boards, investors, and corporate leadership amid heightened political and legal scrutiny of corporate diversity efforts.

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Ariane Marchis-Mouren

Ariane Marchis-Mouren Ariane Marchis-Mouren

Senior Researcher, Corporate Governance
The Conference Board

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Andrew Jones, PhD

Andrew Jones, PhD Andrew Jones, PhD

Principal Researcher, Governance & Sustainability …
The Conference Board

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