SA's Top Executives 2013 Jack Hammer | Page 27

D E R 40 TOP 5% women The fact that so few women occupy top jobs says less about women’s capacity and ability to handle the rigour of these roles, and more about the ‘concerns’ of the nomination committees of boards, who are still mostly male dominated. Gender stats are inter-related with the statistic regarding leaders who are mostly married, as per the adage that every successful leader needs the support of a dedicated partner. 40 BROAD 10% women In our conservative society, it is much less common for the male partner to be willing to be the ‘support services’ and allow his wife or partner to take the limelight.