Western management theory loves autonomy, lean hierarchies, radical candor, and public transparency.
Twenty-five years ago, only nine women ran S&P 500 companies. Today there are 48, which is an undeniable gain, even if it still represents just 9.6 percent of the index.
When Maria Grazia Chiuri was appointed Creative Director of Dior in 2016, she became the first woman to lead the house in its then 70-year history.
In 2015, women held just 17% of C-suite roles at major companies. Today, that figure has risen to 29%.
On May 5th, the Netherlands marks Liberation Day, commemorating the country’s freedom from Nazi occupation in 1945.
At some of the world’s most forward-looking companies, the understanding of talent is evolving.
