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Government aims to boost boardroom equality
Mon 09 Aug 2010
The government is aiming to ensure that women account for at least half of those appointed to the boards of listed companies between now and 2015.
According to business minister Edward Davey, the coalition is "very committed" to the "important issue" of gender diversity in the boardroom.
As a result, it will work with business leaders across the country to remove the obstacles that stop women getting positions on company boards.
Mr Davey said this would enable UK plc to benefit from the skills and experience that women have to offer, which could in turn lead to improved performance and greater productivity.
Lord Davies of Abersoch has been appointed by the government to develop a business strategy that can achieve a greater gender balance in boardrooms.
Sue Kelly, employment law partner at Winckworth Sherwood Solicitors, commented: "The moves towards greater boardroom diversity appear to be gathering momentum.
"It does seem to be high time that top companies should stop missing out on half of the potential talent pool."
This comes after the Telegraph's Pay Report found that in 2009, there were 29 female executive directors in FTSE 100 companies - five per cent less than in 2008.
