Commentary

Female CEOs being replaced by men: a sign the City still has work to do on gender equality

Progress over the past few years on improving gender diversity seems to be stalling. There needs to be a renewed focus on creating a diverse pipeline of talent

The past 12 months has seen several women step down from financial services CEO roles, with men succeeding them at the helm
The past 12 months has seen several women step down from financial services CEO roles, with men succeeding them at the helm Photo: photo: Alamy

Clare Dickinson is special projects editor at Financial News

The last year has seen several repeat entrants to Financial News’s annual list of senior women in finance step down from their jobs, to be succeeded by men.

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