Call to convert the 'disbelievers' on gender equality as ASX 200 ends 2016 with 15 boards with no women

By Nassim Khadem
Updated December 14 2016 - 5:25pm, first published 4:36pm
"We will only reach the 30 per cent target for the ASX 200 if appointment rates for women remain at 40 per cent or above," AICD chairman Elizabeth Proust said. Photo: Simon Schluter
"We will only reach the 30 per cent target for the ASX 200 if appointment rates for women remain at 40 per cent or above," AICD chairman Elizabeth Proust said. Photo: Simon Schluter
Australian Institute of Company Directors chairman Elizabeth Proust has said there should be quotas if voluntary targets are not met. Photo: Louie Douvis
Australian Institute of Company Directors chairman Elizabeth Proust has said there should be quotas if voluntary targets are not met. Photo: Louie Douvis
The fact that Donald Trump was elected US president serves as a lesson that we cannot ignore "negative sentiments". Photo: Evan Vucci
The fact that Donald Trump was elected US president serves as a lesson that we cannot ignore "negative sentiments". Photo: Evan Vucci

The year will end with 15 boards in the ASX 200 with no women on it.

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