In a globally interconnected world, where stakeholders are more diverse than ever, board and management diversity are essential for organizations to thrive in the current business environment. However, while many organizations are advocating for enhanced board composition overall, there is still some work to be done to achieve a real gender balance, as less than one in five women currently hold board seats, according to Women in the Boardroom: A Global Perspective, a report compiled by the Deloitte Global Center for Corporate Governance.¹