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Independent research shows that companies with diverse boards are more profitable and productive; yet 71% of the largest U.S. companies are still lacking women and women of color on their boards.
Our Gender Diversity Index Directory Ranks the Russell 3000 Companies, the largest U.S. Companies, by the number of women on their boards. Only 11%, or 315 companies to date have gender-balanced boards.
We provide corporations with the tools to invest in their women talent. Our Board-Readiness Workshops and Networking Hub empower women to market themselves, cultivate meaningful board relationships, and develop the skills for successful board leadership.
We transparently report the number of women on Russell 3000 company boards by state, sector, company size and race & ethnicity, and publish the results to encourage companies to add more women to their boards, and recognize those making a difference.
We host Global Conversations and in-person events worldwide, featuring influential voices and experienced corporate board directors who provide leaders with best practices for advancing boardroom diversity, and mentor women on how to pursue a board seat.
We work with corporations to increase awareness of the critical business imperative of gender-balanced and diverse boards to develop influential campaigns that advance women in the pipeline.
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Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.
Speakers include: Sita Lowman, Nithya Das, Suresh Sharma, Byron Loflin
As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.
Speakers include: Gaby Sulzberger, David Cahoy, Rachael Coffey, Eduardo Gallego
As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.
Speakers include: Titi Cole, Mia Mends
This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.
Speakers include: Rodger Baker
