Companies
We know that in order to have a growth mindset, companies need to develop new growth strategies. A core part of the growth is engaging diverse candidates both inside the company to strategically influence the company.
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Improved decision-making
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Access to a wider pool of talent
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Better customer insight
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Enhancement of investor relations
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Stronger corporate reputation
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Improved corporate governance
that globally, only two out of ten board members in private companies are women? Seven out of ten public companies only have men on the board.

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In the 200 largest companies, 84.5 per cent of the managing directors and 87 per cent of the chairmen are men
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In public companies, approx. 43 per cent of the board members are women and 9 per cent of the day-to-day managers are women
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In limited companies, 20 per cent of the board members and 17 per cent of the day-to-day managers are women
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Only 1 in 4 entrepreneurs are women
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Less than 1.3 per cent of all investor capital in the world goes to companies with female entrepreneurs, and 1.1 per cent to companies with entrepreneurs belonging to ethnic minorities.
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What people say
Tish Gilbert
Head | Nordic Corporate Communications & Sustainability
As of 2022, the Norwegian population consists of 49.9% females and 50.1% males. Females, for the most part, have strong buying power in Norway. That said, it makes sense that we also have strong decision-making power with more seats on Boards as well.
Michelle Chinnappen
CEO I U.Impact
No one could have predicted the last 3 years and the transformational impact this will have on businesses. On everything from transforming digital ecosystems and market evolvement, to how we interact individually and in teams. Laying the foundation for the next years has to be based on a diversity of mindsets to strengthen how businesses will meet the coming times of uncertainty!
Walaa Abuelmagd
Medical Advisor I MSD Norge
To remain relevant in an increasingly competitive world it is imperative that companies should include women of color in their business leadership. We should stop talking about them when taking decisions, rather including them when making decisions! Because if we continue to choose talents from the same pipeline we are deemed to familiar perspectives.
Melanie Brooks
Portfolio Manager & Board member I Fondsfinans
A diverse board in terms of knowledge, expertise and world view is an asset to companies as they are faced with an increasingly complex set of challenges and opportunities. Female and minority board members can contribute with a different perspective that can provide meaningful support to a company as it manoeuvres the evolving regulatory, technological and commercial landscape.
Karen Dolva
Co-founder & CEO I No Isolation
If you hate having meaningful discussions and hearing valuable opinions, you should avoid having women on your board. If you have any sense at all, you want your board to be as diverse as possible. Because #science.
Murshid M. Ali
Co-founder & CEO I Skyfri
Diversity in boards and leadership is essential because it provides a broader range of perspectives and a more dynamic approach to value creation. The board brings valuable networks, insights, and effective processes to the table. A strong and diverse board ensures that these elements are properly managed and accounted for.