LEAD Network’s efforts to advance gender equality within the sector

Published on June 15, 2022

The importance of LEAD Network’s efforts to advance gender equality within the sector was underlined last week when the European Union announced its first-ever quota for women on corporate boards. By mid-2026, listed companies in all 27 EU member countries will be required to have women occupying at least 40% of non-executive board seats, or 33% of executive and non-executive roles combined.

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Breaking through Bias was the theme of LEAD Network’s latest CEO Roundtable, held virtually on 10 May. Top leaders from across the European #consumergoods and #retail industry came together to explore actions they could take to interrupt, disrupt and eliminate the workplace bias that affects the career progression and advancement of women.

The CEO Roundtable is run largely by volunteers, with support from LEAD Network staff. If you have any feedback on the latest CEO Roundtable or ideas for future CEO activities and events, please contact Judith Kuiper on [email protected] 

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June 16, 2022
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