Third Quarter 2024 Key Findings
As of September 30, 2024, our report, in partnership with our Exclusive Data Partner Equilar, shows that women hold 30.2% of Russell 3000 company board seats, a 0.2% increase from the last quarter. Women filled 30.9% of the 486 new board seats, slightly up from Q1 (30.7%) but below most quarters since 2017. Despite some gains, 41% of companies still have boards with two or fewer women. Women of color hold 8% of seats, unchanged from the previous quarter. At this rate, gender parity and 20% representation for women of color on boards won’t be achieved until 2045.
of board seats held by women.
of board appointments were women, lower than the previous 5 years.
of newly filled seats by women were seats added to boards.
Our state-level data highlights the percentage of women and gender-balanced boards. Among states with at least 20 companies, California leads with 33.8% women on boards and 22.5% gender-balanced companies, while Nevada, Utah, and Florida have the lowest percentages of women on boards. Oklahoma has recently reached 20 Russell 3000 companies, with 24.9% women on boards.
50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index ™ reports on the gender composition of corporate boards on the Russell 3000 Index. Using the data provided by our Exclusive Data Partner Equilar, we analyze, track, and publish data on our website in our Gender Diversity Directory. This report reflects data as of December 31, 2025, with 2,878 active companies on the Russell 3000 Index.
Advocate: Highlight and share your expertise for boards.
Invest: Request employer-funded programs to advance your board journey.
Network: Volunteer, join non-profit boards, attend events, and outreach to your contacts to ensure they are aware of the board opportunity you are seeking.
Be Intentional: Leverage our GDI directory to narrow down your board search.
Advocate: Highlight and share your expertise for boards.
Invest: Request employer-funded programs to advance your board journey.
Network: Volunteer, join non-profit boards, attend events, and outreach to your contacts to ensure they are aware of the board opportunity you are seeking.
Be Intentional: Leverage our GDI directory to narrow down your board search.
Advocate: Highlight and share your expertise for boards.
Invest: Request employer-funded programs to advance your board journey.
Network: Volunteer, join non-profit boards, attend events, and outreach to your contacts to ensure they are aware of the board opportunity you are seeking.
Be Intentional: Leverage our GDI directory to narrow down your board search.
