women in business

Vasiliki Petrou – the woman behind Unilever Prestige’s healthy culture

From helping women advance in the workplace to tackling social inequality and climate change, Unilever Prestige CEO Vasiliki Petrou is a positive force to be reckoned with

Women rally on the US' Equal Pay Day to demand an end to the gender pay gap. In 2017, women in the US earned 82% of what men did

How far are we from closing the gender pay gap?

It is estimated that it will take more than 200 years to close the gender pay gap, but it may take even longer in developing countries and for ethnic minorities

Top 5 richest women in Europe

Many know who Europe’s richest men are, but what of their female counterparts? We examine some of Europe’s wealthiest women, and how they made their fortunes

The glass cliff: why women rise to leadership positions during crises

There is a peculiar tendency for women to be chosen for leadership positions at times of crisis. This is putting the future of female leadership at risk

Jo Silvester on what makes a good leader | Cass Business School | Video

European CEO interviews Jo Silvester of CASS Business School on women in leadership

The great divide

Last year marked the fortieth anniversary of the Equal Pay Act but we are still nowhere near a level playing field between the two sexes. Can greater support for female entrepreneurs reinvigorate the economy?

Awards Supplement 2023

The European CEO awards 2023 have now been announced, presenting our pick of the CEOs, companies and campaigns leading their sectors.