Female executive directors in FTSE 250 down 11% since 2022

The latest research reveals a setback for women in executive director roles at FTSE 250 companies, with a decline of over 10% in the last two years.

Progress in appointing women as nonexecutive directors is positive, however, the number of women in top executive-board positions is in reverse, according to recent findings.

Maternity bias, inadequate childcare policies, and a male-dominated environment are key factors limiting women's access to top jobs in FTSE 250 firms.

Despite notable increases in female representation on boards, the troubling reality persists: the glass ceiling for women in executive roles remains largely untouched.

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