FTSE 350 hits boardroom target of 40% women for first time

FTSE Women Leaders Review

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FTSE 350 companies have met the target of 40% women on their boards, three years ahead of a 2025 deadline.

The findings come as part of the latest report by the government-backed FTSE Women Leaders Review, which was launched today in Canary Wharf.  The report tracks the progress being made in breaking down barriers to the progression of talented women into directorships and senior executive roles across businesses. Just 4% of FTSE 350 CEOs are women Today's findings demonstrate steady progress in getting women leaders to the top table of business in the UK. Women's board representation increased by nearly 3% in 2022 across the FTSE 350 (40.2%).  Women in FTSE 350 leadership positi...

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