India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite roles, women lag: CIEL report
· Business · Business Standard
A CIEL report reveals India Inc prefers external hires for C-suite positions, with women significantly underrepresented in these roles. The study analyzed leadership appointments across 1,200 companies in India's corporate sector. Women held only 8% of C-suite positions despite making up 34% of the overall workforce. The report highlights a persistent gender gap in top corporate leadership roles in India.
Why it matters
The gender disparity in C-suite leadership limits women's career progression and reinforces male dominance in India's top corporate decision-making circles.
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