July 6, 2024

Seeds of Change: Women’s Role in Greening European Agriculture

Dr. Maura Farrell’s upbringing was deeply influenced by strong women who played pivotal roles in shaping her views on women in farming and rural life. Her grandmothers, both lifelong farmers, were as connected to the land and agriculture as her grandfathers. In rural business, Farrell draws inspiration from her mother-in-law, who, after being widowed with […]

July 4, 2024

Last year, more men than women were appointed to the boards of Europe’s leading financial service firms.

Last year, more men than women were appointed to the boards of major financial services firms in Europe, despite nearly a third of companies risking non-compliance with the EU’s forthcoming mandatory quotas for women on corporate boards. According to a survey from the consultancy firm EY published on Monday, 44% of non-executive appointments in 2023 […]