In a world where business is still dominated by men, a new coalition in Jamaica is working to open up boardrooms to women and work together to find their leadership potential. Of the 53 companies listed on the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), women make up just 17.36 per cent of board directors, with ten of the companies having no women on their boards at all. Addressing this lack of equity at its very root, a coalition of women in Jamaica has chosen to act. “Given the ability of many … [Read more...]
Women shareholders in Jamaica’s board rooms
September 8, 2012 by Team Celebration
Filed Under: WOMEN "Positive Action", WOMEN GENDER EQUITY ISSUES, WOMEN that "Share in Positive Action" for Our World! Tagged With: A Celebration of Women, Chief Executive Officers, Eastern Caribbean, Friedrich Ebert Stiftung for Jamaica, General Manager, Jamaica Stock Exchange, Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE), Jamaica’s board rooms, Marlene Street Forest, Women shareholders, women.