Women still underrepresented on the boards of the largest companies at WSE
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Despite making up half the population, women remain underrepresented in leadership roles at top companies. On Poland’s Warsaw Stock Exchange, women hold only 18.4% of executive positions—up just 0.4 percentage points in 2024. Barriers such as cultural norms and sector-specific biases persist, despite high professional engagement among Polish women.
EU efforts include the “Women on Boards” directive, requiring companies to reach at least 40% representation of the underrepresented gender in non-executive director roles by June 2026. Experts stress that companies must foster inclusive environments and involve women in decision-making. Positive examples include Totalizator Sportowy and Brown-Forman’s leadership programs supporting women’s development and career advancement.
