The Female FTSE Board Report 2017

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The Female FTSE Board Report 2017

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3.4.5 Women’s Representation Across NED Roles The growth of women’s representation on FTSE 100 boards has been highest among non-executive positions. Among senior independent director positions and non-executive Chairs of the board, the progress made has been more limited. In 2017, women only accounted for 14% of senior independent directors and 6% of non-executive Chairs, although this has risen from 5% and 1% respectively in 2007. This means that although women’s representation as NEDs has increased between 2007 and 2017, their opportunity to have access to more senior roles remains constrained. In 2007 30% male NEDs held SIDs or Chair positions whilst the figure for women NEDs was 6%. In 2017, whilst the overall number of women holding NED positions has risen significantly, the percentage holding SIDs or Chairs has barely moved at 8%. In 2017 34% male NEDs hold SIDs or Chair positions. Women must be considered and developed into these senior positions.

FIGURE 7. REPRESENTATION ACROSS NED ROLES BY GENDER, 2007-2017

CHAIR NON-EXEC SENIOR NON-EXEC NON-EXEC NED ROLE – WOMEN

NED ROLE – MEN

CHAIR NON-EXEC SENIOR NON-EXEC NON-EXEC

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