Leaders worldwide are forging gender equality

Executives leaders play a significant part in advancing gender equality. From helping forge an inclusive world where diversity is valued, to creating workplaces where women's careers can thrive, leaders are responsible for driving positive change.

Reflect on how in 2021 leaders promoted equality

With a firm commitment to diversity and inclusion, these leaders have been helping forge a gender equal world.

Building the inclusive future we all want

Aiman Ezzat
CEO
Capgemini

Celebrating women who make history in their own way, every day

Kathy Warden
Chairman, CEO & President
Northrop Grumman

#ChooseToChallenge because thats how we think without limits

Troy Rudd
CEO
AECOM

Speaking up and choosing to challenge accepted practices

Reginald Miller
Global Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer
McDonald's

Commitment to gender equality starts at the top

Darius Adamczyk
Chairman & CEO
Honeywell

Playing our part in creating a more inclusive world

Albert Baladi
President & CEO
Beam Suntory

Were aiming high when it comes to diversity and inclusion

Mark Naysmith
CEO for UK & MEIA Region
WSP

Celebrating diversity and embracing our differences

Paul Livingston
Chief Executive
Lockheed Martin UK

The diversity of our employees, our genuine strength

Tim Scharwath
CEO
DHL Global Forwarding, Freight

Our moment to drive change that leads to greater equality

Rob Bearden
CEO
Cloudera

Our communities need us to step up and choose to challenge

Keith Nealon
CEO
Bazaarvoice

We have challenged ourselves to do more and do better

Mairead Nayager
Chief HR Officer
Diageo

We actively encourage and support people to choose to challenge

Lucy England
HR Director UK & Ireland
Arcadis

Diversity, inclusion and belonging is mission-critical, not a nice to have

Yamini Rangan
Chief Executive Officer
HubSpot

Where people feel they belong, the world becomes a better place

Misty Gaither
Director Global Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging
Indeed

Building a winning business through gender equality and diversity

Anjuna Kalsi
Chief Human Resources Officer
Theramex

Diversity and inclusion drive innovation

Kenichiro Yoshida
Chairman, President & CEO
Sony Corporation

We are building a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive

Alex Cresswell
CEO & Chairman
Thales UK

Shaping the future society

Yo Honma
President & CEO
NTT DATA Corporation

Supporting working women - a priority today and always

Rebecca Henderson
CEO & executive board member
Randstad Global Businesses

Diversity and engagement are key ingredients for our success

Paula Santilli
CEO
PepsiCo Latin America

Raising awareness of the need for greater progress on gender equality

Anna Segall
Chief Executive
World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

Making the invisible barriers women face in the workplace visible

Lorraine Hariton
President & CEO
Catalyst

#ChoosetoChallenge systemic gender bias and inequality

David Boone
CEO
Staples Canada

Challenging industry and gender norms is on all of us

Stephane Vedie
President & CEO
Varroc Lighting Systems

We choose to challenge gender inequality and celebrate diversity

Jane Atkinson CBE
Engineering and Automation Executive Director
Bilfinger UK Ltd

Choosing to stand up for an equitable workplace

David Musto
President & CEO
Ascensus

Creating a winning culture through diversity, inclusion, and equity

Brian McManus
CEO
Lighthouse

Building a truly inclusive culture

Mark Henderson
CEO
Home Group Ltd

We must challenge gender gaps wherever we find them

BJ Jenkins
President & CEO
Barracuda

Challenging the status quo will help ensure we remain relevant

Ann Allen MBE
CEO
Chartered Inst. of Civil Engineering Surveyors

Economic incentives are needed to challenge the gender gap in law

Aviva Will
Co-COO
Burford Capital

Choose to challenge the status quo

Monica Eaton-Cardone
Co-founder & COO
Chargebacks911

To read the 2020 IWD influencer statements, click here.

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