Balance for Better Business 2025 Launch
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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Carolan Lennon
Co-Chair
“The milestones achieved in recent years show what is possible when organisations commit to building more inclusive and balanced leadership teams. As new EU wide rules come into force for businesses in Ireland, it is essential that businesses continue to invest in the talent, culture and governance needed to sustain longterm change.”
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.”
News Articles & Events
Ireland Risks Losing Future Female Leaders as Women Leave Workforce Earlier Than Men, New Balance for Better Research Finds.
Balance for Better Business (B4BB) has today published new research revealing that women aged 50-65 are leaving the workforce earlier than men, reducing the pool of experienced talent available for senior leadership and board roles.
Minister for Enterprise Appoints Carolan Lennon Co-Chair of Balance for Better Business
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD today announced the appointment of Carolan Lennon as Co-chair of Balance for Better Business (B4BB), an independent review group established by Government eight years ago tasked with improving gender balance in senior business leadership in Ireland.