Diversity in the boardroom isn’t just a mandate – it’s a business imperative. Data from our 2024 Global Board Diversity Tracker shows that the gradual progress has slowed, but still continues.

Cynthia Soledad shared insights on the deprioritization of diversity and inclusion policies in the United States, including at the board level.

This edition features Cleidy Liborio Fernandes, Chief Commercial Officer at Logistec. Cleidy is a business strategy professional with over 25 years of experience in key account management, sales, pricing and operations. In this interview, she discusses the power of mentorship, the fulfillment of fostering diversity in leadership ranks, embracing identity, and the importance of taking a “license” to be happy.

Women are making significant strides in the CFO role, with nearly 19% of CFO positions in Fortune 500 and S&P 500 companies held by women in 2023, compared to just 6.3% in 2004. Part of that increase may be due in part to the fact that 82% of CFOs have seen significant shifts in their responsibilities over the past five years, according to an Egon Zehnder survey.

When it comes to building the world’s most desirable cars, Mercedes-Benz leverages – besides creativity and dedication – strongly on the power of diversity and inclusion.

Egon Zehnder's Chuck Gray highlights that diversity remains a priority for boards and how a drop in CEO diversity impacts board diversity. (Note that this article may be behind a paywall and require a subscription.)

A collective message from Egon Zehnder as we celebrate Pride

Be the change: In conversation with Shaheen Mistri, Founder and CEO of Teach for India and Founder and Board Member of Akanksha Foundation

Phyllis Campbell, Former Chair of JPMorgan Chase, Pacific Northwest Region, talks career, board diversity and succession planning.