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Fast Four Questions with Mark Verbiest

Written by Annabel J Coxon, Global Women, 25.10.17

Mark Verbiest has been the Chair of Spark’s Board of Directors since 2011, a team with more than 30% female representation (compared to a national average of 17% on private sector boards). He has recently announced his retirement, and will...

Let's kick-start progress on board diversity

Written by Annabel J Coxon, Global Women, 23.10.17

This is the time for men and women to kick-start progress on board diversity together, whether you’re on a board or considering joining one. How do we do this? Through three tangible actions - good preparation, identifying your skills, and...

Do targets and quotas help gender equality?

Written by Annabel J Coxon, Global Women, 20.10.17

Prominent Kiwi companies have seen success with targets but have been reluctant to introduce quotas. What's the evidence of the effectiveness of targets and quotas to accelerate board diversity around the world?