Gender diversity in the boardroom – progress made but still a long way to go
By Michelle Chance, Partner and Head of the London Employment team at transatlantic law firm Womble Bond Dickinson UK
"The Hampton-Alexander Review, which was commissioned by the Government to look at ways to ensure that talented women at the top of business are recognised, promoted and rewarded, has released new figures today (27 June 2018) showing that women hold 29% of FTSE 100 board positions.
Much progress has been made at the largest companies; in 2011, the figure was just 12.5%. The target is 33% by 2020, which looks to be achievable.