Lack of diversity in America's boardrooms is holding companies back. But there's a growing movement to fix the problem.

Dec 14 2022 by Business Insider

 
CEOs report to corporate boards, and research indicates that the makeup of those boards matters.

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Most corporate boards don't represent the US population and lack diversity, research shows. But companies with more diversity among the executive ranks have been found to outperform peers. Bessie Watts of Vista Equity Partners, a large investment firm, is working to diversify more boards.

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