39 | The Business Case for Diverse Board Perspectives with CEO Heather Spilsbury (50/50 Women on Boards)

Heather Spilsbury, the new CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards, discusses the importance of gender diversity in corporate boardrooms and the business case for diversity on boards, backed by research that links diverse perspectives with increased profitability and reduced risk. Heather addresses the misconceptions about diversity being merely a DEI or ESG initiative, emphasizes the business imperative of diverse perspectives on corporate boards, and highlights the challenges and progress in achieving gender parity. She also explores strategies for increasing women's representation and the significance of building robust networks for aspiring board members. Tune in to hear about Heather's vision for 50/50 Women on Boards and how stakeholders can contribute to this vital cause.

Highlights:

00:31 Heather's Journey to 50/50 Women on Boards

01:50 The Importance of Diversity on Corporate Boards

03:45 Challenges and Progress in Board Diversity

07:56 Strategies for Increasing Board Diversity

09:07 50 Women to Watch Campaign

10:06 Barriers to Achieving Gender Parity

11:35 Heather's Vision for 50/50 Women on Boards

23:50 How to Get Involved with 50/50 Women on Boards

25:02 Key Traits of High-Performance Boards

Resources:

• 50 Women to Watch
• 50/50 Women on Boards Annual Report
• Improving Corporate Board Performance

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Where to find Heather:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/heatherspilsbury/ 

50/50 Women on Boards

Where to find Neeta:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/neetabidwai/

Where to find Good Revenue:

https://dfnstrategy.com/goodrevenue 

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