The impact of women on decision-making in over 200 publicly traded companies on major U.S. and European stock exchanges is regulated.
In November 2022, the European Union mandated that firms in EU member states aim for 40% representation of women in non-executive director roles on the boards of publicly traded companies by 2026.
The EU's objectives include promoting gender diversity in corporate boards and ensuring transparent and merit-driven evaluations for board positions, irrespective of gender.
The presence of women influences decision-making processes within corporate boards.