New targets for gender parity set as female board members hits 39%

50 largest private firms in scope

Kathleen Gallagher
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Female representation on boards has risen to 39.1% across the FTSE 100 as large private companies are asked to match their listed peers on gender parity, following the release of the FTSE Women Leaders Review.

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