Today, 8.8% of America’s 500 highest-grossing companies are led by women, thus setting a new record and an example for female leaders across the globe. Moreover, female CEO statistics reveal 5.4% of private companies with revenues over $1 billion dollars are managed by women. But is this enough?!
Given that only seven women stood at the helm of Fortune 500 companies two decades ago, it could be argued that women in C-suite roles have seen growth over the past couple of years. And yet, women remain underrepresented in the higher echelons of the business world, especially those of color. Read on for more of the latest insights on the topic.
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