Women hold 21 percent of board positions at Colorado public companies. This is a four percentage point increase in 2020--our greatest growth ever in a one-year period.
For the first time, Colorado also is on par with the national average for similarly sized companies. Now, what will it take for us to become a national leader?
Eight Colorado companies have achieved gender balance on their board. However, nearly 20 percent of Colorado public companies have all-male boards.
See the full analysis here.
It will take all of us for Colorado to become a national leader in board diversity.
WHAT BOARDBOUND BY WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION IS DOING TO OPEN MORE BOARD POSITIONS TO WOMEN:
We inspire leaders to champion and pursue greater board diversity.
We equip women to skillfully step into board service with our Corporate Boardbound and Community Boardbound programs.
We connect board-ready talent to organizations eager to achieve extraordinary results through our Boardconnect program.
WHAT YOU CAN DO TO ADVANCE BOARD DIVERSITY:
Get informed. Research how many women sit on the boards of companies you work for, buy from, invest in.
Advocate. Most people are surprised Colorado is not a leader in board diversity. Help raise awareness of the issue and rally support.
Join a board. Practice good governance on a non-profit board or city/state board or commission. Target a corporate board seat as part of your career plan.
Invest with a gender lens. Invest in women-owned, women-led companies and those where women are well represented in the C-Suite and on boards.
Support Boardbound. Our mission is to open more board positions to women in Colorado and beyond. Your support increases our impact.