Diversity and Corporate Boards. 5 Year Retrospect.

Which industries have the highest rates of ethnic and racial diversity on their boards? Tech & Utilities

Which industries have the lowest rates of ethnic and racial diversity on their boards? real Estate & Energy

• 40% of the US population is underrepresented ethnic and racial groups
• 12.5% of board directors are of underrepresented ethnic and racial groups
• up from 10% in 2015
• 4% are Black directors
• 1.5% are Black women

Last week The Board Challenge asked companies to take the pledge to appoint a Black director within the next year. 

The Board Challenge supporters are largely investors and tech, but some big corporate representation too. Read the list of supporters.

New York Times | Diversity Push Barely Budges Corporate Boards to 12.5%, Survey Finds