The share of women and directors under the age of 50 on the boards of the largest companies has seen little change in recent years. Women accounted for 20% of all directors in FY26, down from 21% in FY25, while the average age of directors rose from 63.5 to 64.
The share of women and directors under the age of 50 on the boards of the largest companies has seen little change in recent years. Women accounted for 20% of all directors in FY26, down from 21% in FY25, while the average age of directors rose from 63.5 to 64.
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The share of women and directors under the age of 50 on the boards of the largest companies has seen little change in recent years. Women accounted for 20% of all directors in FY26, down from 21% in FY25, while the average age of directors rose from 63.5 to 64.
