LOS
ANGELES, June 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- 50/50
Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global nonprofit
education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender
balance and diversity on corporate boards, announced its highly
anticipated 2024 list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards. This
prestigious cohort showcases exceptionally qualified women leaders
from diverse sectors across North
America, primed for roles on public company boards.
In its second year, applications more than doubled from last
year, showcasing unprecedented interest. This list provides
organizations and recruiters with access to validated, first-time
director candidates, categorized by location, expertise, industry,
race, and ethnicity, facilitating effective board diversification
efforts. The majority of applicants were Black, Hispanic/Latino,
Asian/Pacific Islander, and White women, with strong representation
from the technology, finance, and consumer sectors, and nearly 90
percent applying for the first time.
"We are proud to elevate the profiles of board-ready women
candidates among enterprises and recruiters, particularly companies
with two or fewer women on their boards," said Heather Spilsbury, CEO of 50/50WOB. "Our
initiative plays a crucial role in addressing board diversity gaps,
spotlighting a distinguished group of highly qualified women poised
to drive impact across all sectors. We thank our sponsors EY,
Mastercard, and McKesson, and supporters Equilar and Nasdaq for
their invaluable contributions."
Each finalist received personal notification of their selection
and will gain substantial exposure through 50/50 Women on Boards,
campaign partners, and sponsors. Throughout the year, tailored
training and visibility opportunities will amplify the finalist's
expertise. Applicants were rigorously reviewed and selected based
on expertise, board committee suitability, resumes, essays, and
video submissions. The selection process involved the expertise of
an exclusive Selection Committee comprised of stock exchange
leaders and board directors, including:
- Maria Ariza, CEO of BIVA
- James D. White, Board Chair of
Honest
- Joe Hurd, Non-Executive Director
of Lloyds of London
- John Driver, Chairman and CEO of
Lynx Technology and Independent Board Director
- Gabriella Halasz-Clarke, VP of
Governance Solutions at Nasdaq
- Janet Wong, Independent Board
Director at Lucid
- Maria Contreras, 24th
Administrator, US Small Business Administration
- Nicole Rosenberg, VP of
Governance and Sustainability at TMX
- Kris Pederson, EY Americas,
Center for Board Matters Leader
- Ariane Bourassa, Head,
Sustainability and ESG Strategy at TMX
- David Chun, Founder and CEO of
Equilar
- Diana Ingram, Independent Board
Director of ECMC Group
To view the full list of 50 Women to Watch for Boards, visit:
https://5050wob.com/2024-finalists-overview/
About 50/50 Women on Boards (50/50WOB)
50/50 Women on Boards™ is a leading global nonprofit campaign
promoting gender balance and diversity on corporate boards. Since
2010, it has published the 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity
Index™ and research reports tracking diversity among Russell 3000
board directors. Educational programs include the annual Global
Conversation on Board Diversity™, year-round board training, and a
Networking Hub connecting alumni with experts and corporate
directors. For more information, visit www.5050wob.com.
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