Event Archives - 30% Club

What percentage are you? Panel discussion, Istanbul.

Posted on July 7, 2025July 7, 2025 by Admin

Our Global Chair, Jennifer Barker was pleased to听 join leaders representing some of Turkey鈥檚 most significant companies and business groups for a roundtable event in Istanbul听hosted by听30% Club Turkey and Akbank, alongside T眉rkiye Kurumsal Y枚netim Derne臒i and Turkish IR Society.

The panel “What Percentage Are You?” focused on women’s representation and inclusion at the board level. Discussions emphasized that women must be at the table not just for the numbers, but as influential agenda-shaping voices; a vital force in navigating today’s challenges and tomorrow’s uncertainties.

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Jennifer spoke at the event about how organizations can build more intentional pathways to senior leadership roles, and how engaging mentoring and sponsorship programs can help strengthen the talent pipeline across industries and markets.听

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Also speaking on the panel were Independent Board Member & Advisor Arzu Aslan Kesimer and 艦ebnem Murato臒lu, EVP Treasury & FI and the panel was moderated by Ozan Duygulu Faculty Member at Sabanc谋 University.

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Celebrating 15 Years of Progress on the Path to Parity

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 by Admin

Earlier this month, we marked a powerful milestone in our journey – 15 years since 黑料爆料 first launched in the UK. What began as a bold challenge to the status quo has become a global movement, transforming boardrooms and reshaping the leadership landscape.

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Hosted at the iconic Claridge鈥檚 Hotel in London, our anniversary celebration brought together long-time allies, founding members, and future changemakers. It was a night to recognise just how far we鈥檝e come – and to recommit to the work still ahead.

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When 黑料爆料 launched in 2010, women held just 12.5% of seats on FTSE 100 boards. Today, that figure stands at an impressive 44.7%. That shift didn鈥檛 happen by accident. It鈥檚 the result of sustained, collective action – and a community of leaders, both men and women, who understand that diversity at the top isn鈥檛 a 鈥渘ice to have鈥� but a business imperative.

During the evening our UK Chair Pavita Cooper gave a powerful speech reflecting on Club鈥檚 origins and how far we have come. We also heard from Rupal Kantaria, UK Vice Chair, who laid out our vision for the future – including a focused effort on building a stronger female CEO pipeline.

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We were also delighted to show a special video address from Rt Hon Rachel Reeves, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer, who highlighted the economic and societal impact of more inclusive leadership. Speeches were closed by our sponsor Malik Karim, CEO of Fenchurch Advisory Partners, who made the evening possible, and whose continued support for gender parity in leadership exemplifies true allyship.

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We are proud of the 21 international chapters, 1,800 member organisations, 31 scholarships for young women, and the world鈥檚 largest cross-company mentoring programme – all of which have grown from this shared commitment to progress.

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As Pavita noted on the night: 鈥淲e owe a debt of gratitude to those who stuck their necks out early, and to everyone who鈥檚 kept pushing forward on the #PathToParity.鈥�

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Thank you to everyone who has walked this journey with us. Here鈥檚 to continuing to break down barriers and building a future where every woman has the opportunity to lead.

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15 Years of Impact: 黑料爆料鈥檚 Journey

Posted on June 2, 2025June 2, 2025 by Admin

From 12.5% to 44.7% 鈥� How a Bold Idea Sparked a Global Movement

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When 黑料爆料 launched in 2010, just 12.5% of FTSE 100 board seats were held by women. That stark imbalance sparked the formation of a movement that set out to change the face of leadership, not just in the UK, but around the world.

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Our new timeline marks the key milestones and turning points over the past 15 years, offering a visual reminder of what sustained advocacy, collaboration and courage can achieve. Click here to view the PDF in detail.

The Early Days (2010鈥�2012)

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The concept for 黑料爆料 was born in early 2010 when there were just 12.5% of women on FTSE 100 boards.听Founding Chair Helena Morrissey brought together high-profile Chairs and CEOs who were willing to challenge the status quo, and a dedicated group of women to make up the first 30% Club SteerCo.

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By 2012, the number of Chairs signing up to 黑料爆料 had grown to 50 鈥� proving change was not only necessary, but possible.

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Momentum Builds (2013鈥�2016)

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黑料爆料 went global, with 黑料爆料 Hong Kong chapter launch. The club also turned its vision towards the pipeline and executive education with the launch of our first scholarship programme, in partnership with Henley Business School and the FT.

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The UK saw a significant rise in women on boards during this time period, supported by initiatives like the “Cracking the Code” report and further international expansion into the US, Southern Africa, Ireland, Japan, Australia, Turkey, Canada, Ecuador and Malaysia.

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By 2015, the percentage of women on UK boards had risen to 23.5%.

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Making progress (2017鈥�2020)

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Research reports, mentoring initiatives, more scholarship programmes and CEO campaigns drove deeper change. The percentage of women on UK FTSE 100 boards rose to 36.2%

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Accelerating Impact (2021鈥�2024)

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The Club hit a landmark moment 鈥� there were no all-male boards left in the FTSE 100. During these years, new campaigns, data releases and Chair-led working groups focused on building the pipeline of future leaders.

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By the end of 2024, women made up 44.7% of FTSE 100 board roles, and the conversation has now shifted to how we can improve the number of women in executive leadership positions – to date only 9% of FTSE 100 companies have a woman in the CEO position.

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2025 and Beyond: The Work Continues

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Our focus in the UK now extends to the executive pipeline – ensuring women are not only present, but poised to lead at every level.听 As we head towards our 16th year, we鈥檙e doubling down on our mission to make inclusive leadership the norm, not the exception.

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View our celebration video here.

鈥濿omen Go Boards鈥� na Perspektywy Women in Tech

Posted on June 2, 2025June 6, 2025 by 30club-Poland

Za nami wydarzenie 鈥濿omen Go Boards鈥� podczas pierwszego dnia Perspektywy Women in Tech, kt贸re zgodnie z tegorocznym has艂em pokaza艂o si艂臋 wsp贸艂pracy kilku instytucji:

Wydarzenie rozpocz臋艂y:

Katarzyna Piasecki, ambasadorka 30% Club Poland, przedsi臋biorczyni & inwestorka, za艂o偶ycielka ENNBOW i dyrektor zarz膮dzaj膮ca @European Women In VC,
Ma艂gorzata 呕elazko, Dyrektor IR i FP&A w Grupa Wirtualna Polska, firmie cz艂onkowskiej 30% Club Poland, cz艂onkini Komitetu Steruj膮cego 30% Club Poland,
Ewa Kub铆n, Country Lead European Women on Boards,

przedstawiaj膮c poszczeg贸lne instytucje.

Nast臋pnie w panelu dyskusyjnym prowadzonym Milen臋 Olszewsk膮-Miszuris, Co-Chair 30% Club Poland:

Dr Patricia Gestoso 鈥� znawczyni technologii, doradczyni, Country Lead EWOB UK
Klaudia Gorczyca 鈥� przedsi臋biorczyni i doradczyni w艂adz sp贸艂ek
Aniela Hejnowska 鈥� niezale偶na cz艂onkini rady nadzorczej Benefit Systems
Robert T. Nowakowski 鈥� kieruj膮cy biurem Spencer Stuart w Polsce
Przemys艂aw Aleksander Schmidt 鈥� niezale偶ny cz艂onek rad nadzorczych, Stowarzyszenie Niezale偶nych Cz艂onk贸w Rad Nadzorczych
Olga Surugiu 鈥� CEO Orange Moldova

podzielili si臋 swoimi do艣wiadczeniami, wskaz贸wkami i przemy艣leniami jak prowadzi膰 swoj膮 karier臋, aby doj艣膰 do pozycji CEO czyli Prezesa/ Prezeski Zarz膮du. Bardzo dzi臋kujemy za szczerze i m膮dre wypowiedzi, po kt贸rych oklaskom nie by艂o ko艅ca.

Nast臋pnie Ewa Kubin poprowadzi艂a z Milena Olszewska-Miszuris autorskie case study, podczas kt贸rego uczestnicy i uczestniczki mierzyli si臋 z wyborem Prezesa/ Prezeski zarz膮du. Decyzja nie by艂a 艂atwa, dyskusje ekscytuj膮ce a rozwi膮zania odmienne. W podj臋ciu tych decyzji, opr贸cz panelist贸w i panelistek pomagali mentorzy i mentorki ze Stowarzyszenia Niezale偶nych Cz艂onk贸w Rad Nadzorczych: Ma艂gorzata Awdziejczyk, Katarzyna Kosel, Ewa Drozd oraz Miros艂aw Janik.

Ogromnie dzi臋kujemy wszystkim zaanga偶owanym w wydarzeniu. Cieszymy si臋, 偶e wzbudzi艂o ono tyle pozytywnych emocji i przemy艣le艅.

Do zobaczenia za rok!

Boardroom Insights: What Corporate Directors Really Look For – In Partnership with ICDM

Posted on May 29, 2025June 13, 2025 by 30club-Malaysia

黑料爆料, in collaboration with ICDM, recently hosted an engaging Board Interview Dialogue: What Boards Are Really Looking For. Moderated by Dr. Sumitra Nair, the panel featured seasoned board members: Tunku Alina Alias, Rowina Ghazali Seth, and Grace Yap Mei Wan. The session welcomed 77 board-ready leaders and simulated real-world interview scenarios, offering invaluable insights straight from the boardroom.

Progress and Persistent Perceptions
Today, women occupy 33% of board seats in top companies and 27.6% across others -clear signs of progress. Yet, 53% of current board members still perceive a shortage of qualified female candidates, underscoring the ongoing gap between opportunity and perception.

Navigating a Challenging Landscape
Securing a board seat remains a competitive journey. In 2024, only 64% of independent director appointments went to newcomers – a slight dip from 67% the previous year – with established networks continuing to dominate recruitment.

While connections and experience matter, they aren鈥檛 sufficient on their own. As Rowina highlighted, 鈥淵ou must articulate your value proposition clearly.鈥� Board interviews test your ability to think strategically – not simply recount past experiences.

From Executive to Strategic Director
Grace Yap shared her own transition story, emphasizing that moving from an operational executive mindset to that of a strategic director is crucial. 鈥淎sking insightful questions about a company鈥檚 future demonstrates board-level thinking far better than listing past achievements,鈥� she advised.

Building Substantive Value
Dr. Tunku Alina reinforced that skills must lead, with gender fairly considered when candidates are equally qualified. 鈥淲omen shouldn鈥檛 be tokens – we must bring substantive value that enriches board discussions,鈥� she asserted, echoing the movement toward genuine 30% representation.

Final Mile Insights
The final step into the boardroom is often the hardest – not due to a lack of qualifications, but because the interview conversation doesn鈥檛 always reflect the leadership behind the r茅sum茅. A standout CV opens doors, but clarity, composure, and the ability to engage as a peer ultimately secure the seat.

Key Takeaways for Aspiring Board Members
鈥�&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫;&苍产蝉辫; Understand the Shift: Board service requires

different skills than executive roles.

鈥� Prepare and Persist: Every interview is a two-way

assessment of mutual fit.

鈥� Think T-Shaped: Develop deep expertise alongside

broad strategic awareness.

鈥� Stay Informed: Read widely -publications like The

Economist, Financial Times, and The Edge are

essential.

鈥� Interview Smartly: Focus on recent career

highlights (5-10 years) and avoid operational details.

鈥� Network Strategically: Leverage platforms such as

ICDM and 黑料爆料 for mentorship and access.

鈥濶arzedziownik DEIB 鈥� dobre praktyki na drodze do DEIB鈥�

Posted on May 21, 2025May 23, 2025 by 30club-Poland

鈥濿 Narz臋dziowniku DEIB ka偶dy znajdzie co艣 dla siebie. Pomo偶e on zar贸wno firmom na pocz膮tku drogi do DEIB jak i tym przygotowuj膮cym polityki r贸wnowagi p艂ci鈥� 鈥� to tylko wybrane pochwa艂y do najnowszej publikacji 30% Club Poland, kt贸re wybrzmiewa艂y podczas wydarzenia stacjonarnego 21 maja 2025 roku.

Bardzo si臋 cieszymy, 偶e wraz z Standard Chartered Polska, nasz膮 firm膮 cz艂onkowsk膮, jak i Divercity +, nasz膮 organizacj膮 wspieraj膮c膮, mogli艣my wsp贸lnie si臋 spotka膰 podczas wydarzenia 鈥濶arzedziownik DEIB 鈥� dobre praktyki na drodze do DEIB鈥� w siedzibie Banku.

Podczas wydarzenia Milena Olszewska-Miszuris, Co-Chair 30% Club Poland przedstawi艂a cel Klubu oraz kluczowe liczby dotycz膮ce udzia艂u kobiet we w艂adzach 140 najwi臋kszych sp贸艂ek gie艂dowych.

Nast臋pnie Justyna Przyby艂, Ambasadorka 30% Club Poland, autorka Narz臋dziownika DEIB, przedstawi艂a jego kluczowe za艂o偶enia, w szczeg贸lno艣ci ustrukturyzowane podej艣cie do tworzenia polityk DEIB, obejmuj膮ce 4 fazy:

Przygotowanie do wdro偶enia polityk DEIB w sp贸艂ce
Opracowanie polityk DEIB
Realizacja polityk DEIB
Rozw贸j kultury organizacyjnej opartej na zasadach DEIB

Trzecim elementem wydarzenia by艂 pasjonuj膮cy panel dyskusyjny po艣wi臋cony dzia艂aniom na rzecz DEIB, kt贸ry prowadzi艂a Aleksandra Karasi艅ska, dyrektorka Fundacji RASP, dziennikarka i autorka ksi膮偶ki.

Swoimi przemy艣leniami i do艣wiadczeniami w panelu dzieli si臋:

Anna Urba艅ska, CEO Standard Chartered Polska
Dominika Sadowska, cz艂onkini Zarz膮du Divercity +
Micha艂 Knapik, Group DEI Lead Kruk S.A.

Oczywi艣cie po cz臋艣ci oficjalnej nie zabrak艂o networkingu przy przepysznym cateringu.

Jak stwierdzi艂a prowadz膮ca panel 鈥� przeczytajcie Narz臋dziownik DEIB i podajcie dalej! Przypominamy, 偶e Narz臋dziownik DEIB jest bezp艂atnie dost臋pny na stronie internetowej 30% Club Poland. Zach臋camy do zapoznania si臋 z nim i podzielenia przemy艣leniami.

Majowy CEO Breakfast

Posted on May 8, 2025May 14, 2025 by 30club-Poland

Kolejne CEO Breakfast zainicjowane przez 30% Club Poland za nami, a tym razem gospodarzami spotkania byli Daniel Flis, cz艂onek 30% Club, wraz Bo偶ena Josypenko oraz Anna Olsz贸wka w siedzibie IQVIA Poland. Dzi臋kujemy!

Tematem przewodnim by艂a relacja pracodawca-pracownik, a tak偶e rola praktyk DEI w budowaniu silnych organizacji, kt贸re stawiaj膮 na r贸偶norodno艣膰 . Dyskusja dotyczy艂a r贸wnie偶 budowania kultury zaufania w firmach 鈥� fundamentu, kt贸ry nie tylko umo偶liwia rozw贸j, ale sprawia, 偶e codzienna praca staje si臋 bardziej efektywna i pe艂na zaanga偶owania!

By艂o to spotkanie, kt贸re rozbudzi艂o nasz膮 wyobra藕ni臋, da艂o mn贸stwo 艣wie偶ych pomys艂贸w i zainspirowa艂o do dalszej pracy na rzecz 艣wiadomego przyw贸dztwa! Dzi臋kujemy wszystkim uczestnikom!

30% Club Malaysia Marks 10th Anniversary with Launch of Men Allies for Parity Movement

Posted on May 8, 2025June 13, 2025 by 30club-Malaysia

黑料爆料 Malaysia has taken a decisive step toward advancing gender diversity with the launch of its “Men Allies for Parity” initiative.

This movement is designed to actively engage male leaders in boardrooms, C-suites, and policymaking roles, transforming them from supporters into advocates of systemic change for women鈥檚 representation in leadership.

“Our focus is on action. Male allies are making a clear pledge to support and promote women鈥檚 representation in top decision-making roles, including boardrooms and senior management,” said Nurul A鈥檌n Abdul Latif, Chair of 黑料爆料 Malaysia and Executive Chair of PwC Malaysia.

Data from the Securities Commission Malaysia (as of April 1, 2025) reveals that women now hold 33.1% of board seats in Malaysia鈥檚 top 100 public-listed companies (PLCs) – a substantial increase from 14% in 2015. Across all PLCs, women comprise 28% of board members, reflecting steady progress.

A Collective Commitment to Gender Parity
The Men Allies for Parity initiative aims to drive meaningful change by fostering shared responsibility among male leaders.

The initiative is not merely about advocacy – it is about taking concrete steps. Male allies commit to:

– Advocating for emerging women leaders in
senior roles.
– Ensuring gender diversity in executive and
board recruitment.
– Setting clear targets to elevate women鈥檚
representation in leadership.
– Maintaining transparency in reporting gender
composition and progress.

This pledge is more than a symbolic gesture.

A light-touch monitoring framework will ensure accountability, tracking progress through case studies and success stories that can inspire other organisations to follow suit.

Celebrating a Decade of Progress
The launch of Men Allies for Parity coincided with 黑料爆料 Malaysia鈥檚 10th Anniversary celebration in Kuala Lumpur.

The event was a moment of reflection, celebrating a decade of efforts to promote gender balance and inclusion at the highest levels of leadership.

“Balanced leadership is a strategic advantage. It is not about tokenism – it is about ensuring that the best talent, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to excel,” Nurul added.

黑料爆料 Malaysia remains committed to its vision of a future where gender parity is not just an aspiration, but a reality鈥攐ne where leadership is defined by diversity, inclusion, and shared success.

Advancing Leadership Readiness in Tech 鈥� 30% Club at AWS Malaysia Women in Tech 2025

Posted on April 26, 2025June 13, 2025 by 30club-Malaysia

On 26 April 2025, 黑料爆料 Malaysia proudly partnered with AWS Malaysia and LeadWomen to present an impactful session at the AWS Women in Tech 2025 event, a groundbreaking initiative designed to empower women navigating the fast-evolving technology sector.

The day commenced with an engaging, interactive session titled “Power Moves: LeadHERship in Action.” Marzida Mohd Noor, representing 黑料爆料, brought her insights to a dynamic panel discussion focused on real-time leadership challenges, utilizing scenario-based learning.

Her contributions emphasized the importance of making decisive decisions and staying grounded under pressure, offering participants practical strategies for leadership readiness.

The session underscored the evolving expectations of tech leaders and the critical need for confident decision-making in complex situations.

Following this, 黑料爆料 and LeadWomen co-hosted an empowering workshop, “Resume Power-Up: Beat the Bots & Get Hired!” Led by Jacinta Thein and Liza Liew, the session provided over 100 participants with actionable techniques to craft ATS-friendly resumes, navigate career transitions, re-enter the workforce, and showcase transferable skills effectively.

Attendees were fully engaged, actively reshaping their professional narratives with newfound clarity and purpose.

The high energy in the room reflected more than an interest in resume tactics – it highlighted a strong collective drive among women in tech to take charge of their career journeys with the right tools, language, and mindset.

This full-day event welcomed over 120 attendees, including male allies and 10 enthusiastic AWS staff volunteers, creating an inspiring atmosphere of knowledge-sharing, community support, and personal growth.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the AWS Malaysia organizing team, particularly Woan Chyi Ko, for their flawless execution and collaborative spirit, which made this event a resounding success.

黑料爆料 remains steadfast in its commitment to advancing women’s leadership at all levels. Events like this demonstrate the transformative impact that arises when industry leaders and changemakers unite to empower women in achieving meaningful career progression.

30% Club UK marks their 15th anniversary at the London Stock Exchange Market Open

Posted on March 26, 2025March 27, 2025 by Admin

On 25th March 2025, the 30% Club UK marked its 15-year anniversary with a special Market Open ceremony at the London Stock Exchange Group – an occasion to reflect on the progress made in gender diversity in corporate leadership, and to renew our commitment to accelerating change.

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When 黑料爆料 launched in 2010, women held just 12.5% of FTSE 100 board seats. Today, that figure stands at 44.7% – a milestone that demonstrates the power of collective action and sustained advocacy. This shift has not happened by accident; it is the result of a relentless, coordinated effort by businesses, investors and policymakers to challenge outdated norms and drive real, structural change.

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While there is much to celebrate, there is also much more to do. Women still make up just 9% of FTSE 100 CEOs and as Pavita Cooper, Chair of the UK 30% Club pointed out at the event “The pace of change at the CEO level remains glacial.”

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A Business Imperative, Not Just a Moral One

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The Market Open brought together influential leaders committed to building more inclusive leadership teams. Pavita Cooper was joined by听Adam Crozier, Chair of BT, who reflected on the progress made and the challenges that remain. Don Robert, Chair of LSEG, closed the speeches with a powerful call to action – reminding us that gender balance in leadership is not just the right thing to do, but a business imperative.

Building on 15 Years of Momentum

黑料爆料鈥檚 journey over the past 15 years has demonstrated that change is possible – but only when organisations actively commit to it. Board representation targets, transparent reporting and leadership development programmes have all played a role in shifting the dial. However, closing the gender gap at the CEO level and within executive teams will require even more intentional action.

This includes:

Strengthening the pipeline: Ensuring more women move into profit and loss (P&L) roles, which are often stepping stones to CEO positions.

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Challenging outdated succession planning: Encouraging boards to look beyond traditional networks when selecting future leaders.

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Holding organisations accountable: Continuing to measure and report on gender diversity progress, not just at board level but across senior leadership teams.

With global challenges reshaping the business landscape, now is the time to double down on inclusive leadership.听

We are immensely grateful to the for hosting this event and to all our members, partners, and supporters who continue to champion this cause. The last 15 years have shown what鈥檚 possible. Now, we must accelerate progress and ensure the next generation of leaders听operate in a business world that values talent above all else.

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