Women CEOs Plateau, Fortune 500 Lacks Diversity

Despite a record high of women in Fortune 500 board seats, the number of female CEOs has plateaued, with just 54 set to lead companies in the new year. Companies are blamed for slowing progress due to economic uncertainties and cutting leadership development programs, leading to a dip in womens employment rates and a decrease in new CEO appointments. However, a few bright spots include Natascha Viljoen at Newmont and Meg ONeill at BP, highlighting the potential of tapping underused talent to address the leadership shortage.The Daily News Now! — Every city. Every story. AI-powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.