“To me, it is clear that the questions raised by DEI critics present opportunities for innovation, not deletion, for corporate leaders,” Soledad said in a statement.
“In my conversations with C-suite and board leaders, I see a continued commitment to more diverse representation and greater inclusion. The pace and tone might look different going forward than in years past, but executives still consider diversity critical to their business.”
Among the action steps that Egon Zehnder recommended to boost diversity and inclusion in the boardroom include:
- Reaffirming the board’s commitment to actively including diverse perspectives, taking a broad view on diversityÂ
- Committing to meeting a diverse slate of candidates in the board recruitment processÂ
- Continuously evolving board practices to ensure all perspectives are included and valued in discussions.