US research has shown that 11 percent of all Americans identify as LGBTIQ+, as compared to only 0.1 percent of senior executives. Across Fortune 500 companies, less than half a percent of executives are LGBTQ+. Where things stand in the Netherlands, is still unknown. More research is needed on this topic. But, most of all, more investment in removing barriers is needed, as we have as yet no reason to believe that things look much brighter here.
Menno Sedee wrote an article about LGBTQ+ board representation. Interested in the article? Click here.
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