Having women in leadership positions within organizations is a strategic decision. A study analyzing more than 1,000 publicly traded companies in 12 countries found that those with greater female representation at the executive level were 21% more likely to outperform their peers in profits and 27% more likely to create long-term value. Evidence shows that female leadership … [Read more...] about The Potential of Women Leaders to Drive Change
Analia Avella
Analía Avella is a consultant in the Gender and Diversity Division of the IDB. She has extensive experience supporting the private sector in developing action plans and implementing corporate policies on gender equality and inclusion. She has also served in various technical teams within the public sector, where she developed outreach and support programs for private enterprises. She holds a degree in Economics from the University of Buenos Aires (Argentina) and completed a specialization in Corporate Governance, Compliance, and Risk Control at the University of San Andrés (Argentina).
Care Policies: A Strategic Decision for Companies
A few years ago, I had the opportunity to interview the head of production for one of the largest industrial companies in the region. The chance to learn her story filled me with excitement. She had managed to become the first woman to hold the position of industrial director in a company with a long production history, but one historically marked by low female … [Read more...] about Care Policies: A Strategic Decision for Companies