Our efforts to promote gender equality in the workplace
We’re determined—join us on this journey!
Why, beyond good intentions, concrete action is essential
Promoting gender equality can no longer be limited to mere declarations of intent. The scale of inequality is such that onlyvisible, measurable, and collective actionswill bring about real change within our organizations.
Through Women for CEO, weare driving atransformation from within, led by leaders committed to experimenting with, promoting, and strengthening inclusive practices.
Our efforts are primarily aimed atbringing about lasting change in the workplaceby promoting professional equality and inclusive, effective leadership.
https://womenforceo.org/en/notre-mission/Our mission is clear: to foster a new generation of leaders capable of creating organizations that are fairer, more effective, and more inclusive.
To learn more about our roadmap and vision, visit our Mission page
What we actually do
Since our launch in October 2024, Women for CEO has implementeda series of initiatives to foster and amplify this change. Already, 600 member leaders are participating in nine working groups, each aligned with one of the pillars of our roadmap.
Our working groups
Our groupsbring together executives, managers, HR professionals, individual contributors, and partnersto collectively develop actionable strategies:
• Identify and overcome internal barriers (bias, glass ceiling, isolation)
• Transform business practices (governance, recruitment, career development)
• Engage your network (teams, peers, partners).
Our Scientific Committee
The members of our scientific committee bringexpertise, a critical eye, and a commitmentto accelerating our roadmap. Their responsibilities include:
• Advise on the direction of the movement
• Provide content for workshops, enhance their impact, and contribute to sustainable transformation within companies.
• Serve as a valuable resource for leaders committed to our “marches” toward gender parity.
• Help spread the word and amplify the movement by engaging their respective networks
Our events to inspire, connect, and take action
Every year, we organize events and are invited by our partners to key gatherings aimed at engaging our community.
•The annual Women for CEO event (held every October—join us for the next one)
• Masterclasses, workshops, and executive dinners, all designed to share insights and tools
• Themed webinars on strategies for driving change in the workplace.
Awareness-building programs & executive cohorts
Each member follows a progression path at their own pace, with:
• Onboarding session
• Access to a dedicated cohort
• And the first concrete steps to take: “understanding your biases,” “expanding your network,” “building a circle of trust.”
Why and how do these actions matter?
First, because in the business world, gender diversity in leadership roles is linked to significantly higher performance.
In fact, according to a McKinsey study, the most diverse companies are up to 39% more likely to outperform financially compared to those lagging behind in gender parity (source: McKinsey, 2023).
This is proof that working toward gender parity is working toward performance.
And second, because the world needs more balance at every level.
Our Scientific Committee
Research Director (Exceptional Class) at the CNRS, expert in cognitive science, Director of LAPSCO (Site Carnot – Clermont Auvergne University), and member of the Scientific Advisory Board of the French Ministry of National Education
Professor, Gender Equality Officer, and founder of the Women Empowerment programs (ESSEC Business School)
Consultant, speaker, and trainer specializing in supporting the human aspect of organizational change through the insights of neuroscience and cognitive science
Expert on gender equality issues related to gender stereotypes. Author, speaker, and executive coach; co-author of *Des femmes et des hommes – le pouvoir en partage* with Bertrand Badré
Lecturer and Researcher in Management Sciences (Paul Valéry University, Montpellier)
Director of Corporate Development at the Peter Drucker Society EU and Strategy and Development Officer at ThinkYoung
Former President of the High Council for Equality; Honorary Inspector General for Social Affairs; Expert on issues of equality and sexism
Join the movement
Want to get involved? Join us!
We are here because of our convictions.
So if
- Are you an executive, manager, individual contributor, or partner committed to promoting gender equality in the workplace?
- Are you looking to join a well-equipped, demanding, and ambitious team?
- You’ve realized that working together is more powerful than working alone.
Join us in advancing gender equality inyour company and in society.