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Despite ongoing progress, women remain significantly underrepresented in CEO roles at US public companies. While the share of women CEOs has reached record highs, growth has been uneven across industries, company sizes, and leadership pipelines and still lags far behind gains in the boardroom. This article explores the current state of women’s representation among CEOs, examines the factors driving or constraining progress, and outlines implications for boards, investors, and corporate leadership amid heightened political and legal scrutiny of corporate diversity efforts.
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