The importance of board diversity cannot be understated, since boards need to be reflective of their stakeholders in order for the company to make smart strategic decisions, innovate, and improve performance—resulting in a competitive advantage and enhanced company culture over time.

Though countless companies are working hard to increase board diversity, only about 22 percent of board seats at publicly traded U.S. companies are currently held by women.

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