In conversation with Naina Lal Kidwai, Chairperson of Rothschild & Co India

Some directors feel hesitant to speak up in the boardroom despite growing diversity. Egon Zehnder’s latest study reveals how inclusive leadership and open dynamics are key to unlocking the full value of diverse perspectives.

Female CEO representation has reached a record high, but progress remains uneven. Lindsay Trout of Egon Zehnder observes that some search committees are placing less emphasis on diversity, with criteria that may unintentionally narrow the candidate pool.

We reached out to 450 global public board members and asked them a series of questions around the desirability and effectiveness of diversified representation and inclusion on boards. Discover insights with this study as to whether diversity and inclusion are important topics to boards and why.

Despite DEI scrutiny, ‘inclusive culture, diverse representation’ are still important, Cynthia Soledad highlights.

The business argument for gender equality is "an absolute no-brainer," said Michael Ensser during a Davos panel.

A new Egon Zehnder report looks at diversity at the board table, including women, underrepresented minority groups and non-CEO executives.

Egon Zehnder’s 2024-2025 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows incremental progress in boardroom diversity over the past 12 years, and Global Head of DEI Cynthia Soledad notes that while the pace and tone of diversity efforts might change, executives remain committed to diverse representation and greater inclusion, considering it critical to their business.

Diversity in the boardroom isn’t just a mandate – it’s a business imperative. Data from our 2024 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that the gradual progress has slowed, but still continues.

Cynthia Soledad shared insights on the deprioritization of diversity and inclusion policies in the United States, including at the board level.