Fortune recently announced their list of the 50 Most Powerful Women in Business, which included 44-year old Kathleen Murphy who graduated from my alma mater, Fairfield University in Fairfield, Connecticut. Kathleen is ranked 40th on Fortune's list of powerful businesswomen as the CEO of ING's Wealth Management division. Kathleen earned her bachelor's degree in economics and … [Read more...]
Women In Business Still the Minority
Despite the growing number of women obtaining advanced degrees in business, the gender gap between men and women in executive positions is actually growing according to a study by the London Business School's Lehman Brothers Center for Women in Business. The study researched 100 'knowledge workers' in 21 companies across 17 countries and found the following to be true: … [Read more...]
More Men in Executive Positions than Women: 10:1 Ratio
According to a study released in October by the UC Davis Graduate School of Management, women are grossly under-represented in executive positions and board seats. Of course, this comes as no surprise, but it's good to see these statistics being officially and publicly released. UC Davis Graduate School of Management and the Forum for Women Entrepreneurs and Executives … [Read more...]