Record Rise in Female Representation on Major Company Boards in Germany After a Decade of Quotas
Germany has recorded a historic increase in female representation on the boards and supervisory councils of major companies, nearly ten years after the introduction of mandatory gender quotas.
Recent data show that women now account for around 39% of supervisory board members in large publicly listed companies.
In a notable milestone, the share of women holding top executive positions in these companies has exceeded 30% for the first time, according to a statement released by the organization Women on Supervisory Boards, based in Berlin.
The organization regularly monitors leadership positions across public companies and the wider business sector, publishing updated figures on gender representation, according to the German news agency.
Recent data show that women now account for around 39% of supervisory board members in large publicly listed companies.
In a notable milestone, the share of women holding top executive positions in these companies has exceeded 30% for the first time, according to a statement released by the organization Women on Supervisory Boards, based in Berlin.
The organization regularly monitors leadership positions across public companies and the wider business sector, publishing updated figures on gender representation, according to the German news agency.
