Advancing Board Diversity in Mainland China and Hong Kong
Nov 7, 2024
In the latest episode of the #GetOnBoard podcast series, Alice Au, Co-Lead, Board & CEO Practice, Asia Pacific, Spencer Stuart, discusses strategies for advancing board diversity in Mainland China and Hong Kong. She provides an overview of the current state of board diversity among Mainland Chinese companies, examines the progress made by Mainland China and Hong Kong in recent years towards enhancing board diversity, and outlines steps that listed issuers can take to identify potential female board directors and develop the talent pipeline. Additionally, Alice offers practical advice for women aspiring to join boards, including understanding one's unique contributions, increasing visibility, and identifying suitable opportunities.