Women, minorities lose ground in America's corporate boardrooms: census

Source: The Vancouver Sun

A new study showing women and minorities have collectively lost ground in America's corporate boardrooms in recent years has been met with widespread disappointment by diversity advocates across the United States.

"Few will debate that inclusion and the diversity of thinking that it brings to business challenges creates real shareholder value. That's why the decline in the collective presence of underrepresented groups on the boards of America’s largest corporations as reported in this study is more than a little concerning," said Arnold W. Donald president and CEO of Executive Leadership Council.

"We were disappointed with the results of the latest ABD report. From a search firm perspective, we know that nominating committees often desire diversity when considering board candidates. It is evident, however, that they are not getting it," said Pat Prout, president and CEO of The Prout Group, Inc.

Added J.D. Hokoyama, president of the Leadership Education for Asian Pacifics: "While Asian and Pacific Islander representation on corporate boards has increased over the past decade, (they) are still woefully underrepresented in leadership roles."



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I'll bet THEY'RE not underrepresented!