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There is a compelling business case for more diverse boards and leadership teams. We are committed to achieving a better gender balance at the senior levels of Irish companies.
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Carol Andrews
Co-Chair
“In my role as Co-Chair of Balance for Better Business I am passionate about advancing gender equality and ensuring women progress into leadership roles. Since its creation in 2018, this initiative has helped put gender balance at the heart of Irish businesses. I look forward to building on this progress as we bring companies on a journey of change and ensure that they derive the real benefits of gender-balanced leadership.”
Bernard Byrne
Co-Chair
“Gender balance is a strategic imperative and it’s crucial that we support all organisations, large and small, across every sector of the economy, to realise the benefits of balanced leadership. I’m looking forward to working closely with my Co-Chair Carol Andrews and the Balance for Better Business review group to help businesses across the country accelerate their gender balance journey.”
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Balance for Better Business Pushes for 40%+ Gender Balance Target on Board and Leadership Teams of Privately Held Companies
Balance for Better Business (B4BB), the Government established independent review group, has published a new report encouraging privately held companies to aim for 40%+ gender representation on boards and leadership teams.
Continued consolidation in female representation on boards of Ireland’s largest listed companies, according to latest data from Balance for Better Business
While Irish businesses increase gender balance at Board level, data shows need to accelerate progress at senior leadership level – Balance for Better Business Annual Report.