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UK Female CEOs Decline, Board Representation Holds Strong

2/24/2026

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The FTSE Women Leaders Review shows nine female chief executives in FTSE 100 companies, down from a 2023 peak of ten.
Women hold 43% of FTSE 350 board seats, while top executive roles have not reached the 40% target.
The United Kingdom ranks second among G7 nations for female board representation.
U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Seema Malhotra, Minister for Equalities, highlighted government efforts to support women in leadership.

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The FTSE Women Leaders Review shows nine female chief executives in FTSE 100 companies, down from a 2023 peak of ten.
Women hold 43% of FTSE 350 board seats, while top executive roles have not reached the 40% target.
The United Kingdom ranks second among G7 nations for female board representation.
U.K. Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Seema Malhotra, Minister for Equalities, highlighted government efforts to support women in leadership.