Research from Catalyst shows that, on average, companies with more women on corporate boards achieve higher return on shareholder equity, sales and invested capital, in comparison to companies with fewer or no women board directors. Yet women only represent 13 per cent of corporate board directors; and over 40 per cent of FP500 companies have no female representation in the boardroom.
Join us on September 22nd when the Canadian Club of Toronto welcomes Deborah Gillis, Vice President of Catalyst, North America, to discuss the findings of a recent study of women directors in FP500 companies. Ms. Gillis will present and answer questions as to why and how gender balance in the boardroom leads to better performance in the global marketplace. She will also offer insights into how Canadian corporations perform relative to their global counterparts when it comes to having women in senior positions on their boards and on their executive teams.
Founded in 1962, Catalyst is the leading nonprofit membership organization working globally to build inclusive workplaces and expand opportunities for women and business. With offices in the United States, Canada, and Europe, and the support of more than 370 member organizations, Catalyst is the premier resource for research and advice about women at work. Catalyst annually honors exemplary organizational initiatives that promote women’s advancement with the Catalyst Award.
