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.