Progress with Purpose: The Q3 Gender Diversity Index
50/50 Women on Boards
The leading global education & advocacy campaign accelerating gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. #5050WOB
At 50/50 Women on Boards , we’re driven by data—and our Q3 2024 Gender Diversity Index (GDI) is a call to action for us all. In partnership with Equilar , the findings reveal both progress and challenges for women on Russell 3000 company boards.
Women now hold 30.2% of board seats, a modest 0.2% increase from the last quarter. But the pace of change remains slow: at this rate, gender parity and 20% representation for women of color won’t be reached until 2045.
?? Women of color hold just 8% of board seats, unchanged from Q2.
?? 41% of companies still have boards with two or fewer women.
?? 13.8% of companies now boast gender-balanced boards—up slightly, but far from enough.
Why Does This Matter?
Diverse boards drive innovation, improve performance, and reflect the world we live in. Yet the representation of women and women of color remains staggeringly low.
Questions to consider:
Let’s Lead the Change Together
The findings reinforce one thing: When women lead, boards move closer to parity. We see this clearly in companies with female leadership, where board diversity consistently outpaces national averages.
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?? Call to Action: Share this report, discuss these questions, and explore how we can amplify the momentum for boardroom equity.
What You Can Do Today:
For Women:
For Companies:
For Allies:
Share the Progress—And the Work Ahead
We’ve made gains, but there’s still a long way to go. Together, we can create a future where boardrooms reflect the diversity of the world we live in.
Spread the Word: Share this newsletter, discuss it with your network, and tag someone who inspires you to take action.
Every voice matters. Every action counts. Let’s build diverse and equitable boards—together.
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3 个月I'm all for women joining and leading corporations, but for the love of god, don't choose them based on gender. Choose your people based on their competence!
Driving Organisational Success with MARSTA Goals? | Certified Goal MARSTA? | Supporting Entrepreneurs & Transforming Teams to Achieve Visionary Goals | Keynote Speaker & Podcast Host/Guest
3 个月This work is vital, globally! Please keep up the good work and sharing the data to spread the word!
Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel at Big River Steel
3 个月Thank you for doing this work. Let's keep working to give women a seat and a voice.
Director, The University of Texas System, Contracts and Procurement, Budget & Planning, Doctoral Candidate, 2025 University of Texas at Austin Higher Educational Leadership & Policy,
3 个月Excellent post. Please keep this information consistent and frequent. Boards respond to data, and this data is alarming. More intentional action needs to be taken to achieve parity. Thank you for this.