EWL issues Statement calling for decisive action by companies and the EU for parity on company boards
[Brussels, 01 September 2011] In a context of increased debate and attention surrounding the benefits of binding measures for the participation of women in decision-making in the private sector, the EWL has issued a Statement on ’EU Legislation for the Equal Representation of Women and Men on Corporate Boards’. At present, women represent just 12% of board members and less than 3% of company chairs in Europe. Viviane Reding, Vice-President of the European Commission, has given companies until (...) Read more