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Companies With Women in Leadership Generate Greater Earnings & Share Performance

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Tuesday, 21 May 2024

Today’s business landscape is a hectic yet constantly growing area. The landscape which earlier was ruled by men is now reshaping itself to accommodate women as well. Women, who are undoubtedly, multi-taskers, are now excelling with profound speed into the corporate world.

Enough has also been spoken about gender diversity in business leadership and is strategic benefits that enhance profitability for companies and improve other bottom lines too.

McKinsey's "Women in the Workplace" research reveals a strong correlation between gender diversity and financial success, with firms with strong female representation earnings. The report emphasizes the enormous financial benefits of gender diversity. According to the results of the firm, companies with considerable female participation in senior positions can generate up to 50% greater earnings and share performance.

According to the research, tremendous progress has been made in boosting the representation of women in leadership posts. Women in the C-suite have climbed from 17% to 28% since 2015, which is a significant achievement.

Despite these encouraging findings, gender parity remains a distant objective in many businesses and positions. More work requires to be done to bring women at par with their male counterparts.

Our mandate at GWL is to highlight successful women leaders and their journey to success. We hope that with visible blueprints for success, aspiring women leaders will gain confidence in their abilities and will continue to break the glass ceiling.

One such woman leader whose success story is inspiration is Christine Chen. Since joining CanAm in 2002, Christine has been shaping CanAm’s strategic initiatives and operational efficiencies. As Chief Operating Officer, her responsibilities are wide-ranging, overseeing several distinct EB-5 business functions.

During her tenure at CanAm, Christine has helped establish CanAm as a premier EB-5 Regional Center Operator.

Speaking about her journey at CanAm, she says, “My more than 20-year tenure at CanAm has been immensely rewarding. I've found fulfillment in contributing to CanAm's remarkable growth and industry leadership. Through strategic decision-making, investment in employees, and fostering key partnerships, I've evolved as a leader while maintaining alignment with CanAm's values. Grounded in our company's purpose, I prioritize short-term gains alongside long-term success, ensuring that our actions reflect our core principles. My journey at CanAm demonstrates the value of commitment and strategic vision in driving both personal and organizational growth”.

Read on to know more about inspirational women leaders such as Christine.

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