The state of women in leadership

In the latest Fortune Global 500 list, only 28 are led by women.

According to the London School of Economics’ Ellie Smith and Lucy Kallin, this means that nearly a third of the world’s income are governed by men. They also state that fewer women occupy the chief executive officer suite today than last year.

Clearly, we’re still a long way from achieving gender equity at the highest levels of business.

What’s next? It’s time to shift our focus.

Instead of asking, "What can women do to reach leadership roles?” we must ask ourselves, “What can we do to break down the barriers that are stopping them?”

Smith and Kallin emphasize that now is the time for companies to double down on their efforts to create equitable workplaces.

✅ Eliminate bias in recruitment
✅ Embed inclusive leadership values
✅ Cultivate a culture of inclusion
✅ Create female-led sponsorship and mentorship programs
✅ Offer affordable childcare and flexible work arrangements
✅ Hold regular dialogues to ensure processes are fair and equitable

The current state of gender equity in leadership impacts us all, not just women. It’s time to take gender equity seriously.

In this week’s edition of In the Loop_, we’re highlighting the stories and insights of successful women who continue to lead, inspire, and shape their respective fields.

THIS WEEK’S STORIES

🇵🇬 PNG’s Judith Cunningham Munro: Leadership with heart

🇲🇾 Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman: Building Malaysia’s future in the classroom

🇰🇿 3 principles of leadership from the head of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange

FEATURE STORY
PNG’s Judith Cunningham Munro: Leadership with heart

🇵🇬 PORT MORESBY, PAPUA NEW GUINEA — For nearly three decades, Markham Culverts CEO Judith Cunningham Munro has nurtured a reputation for resilience, integrity, and competence in an industry traditionally dominated by men.

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Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman: Building Malaysia’s future in the classroom

🇲🇾 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA — As president and pro-vice-chancellor, Dr. Adeeba Kamarulzaman is focused on transforming Monash University Malaysia in the state of Selangor into a world-leading educational institution at the heart of Southeast Asia, a culturally diverse region with a population of more than 600 million.

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FEATURE STORY
3 principles of leadership from the head of the Kazakhstan Stock Exchange

🇰🇿 ASTANA, KAZAKHSTAN — The World Economic Forum highlights that women have the power to transform the financial and investment landscape, both as leaders and investors. Kazakhstan Stock Exchange Chairperson Alina Aldambergen is one perfect example.

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