The Executive Gap: Why Boards Hit Their Gender Quotas but Leadership Teams Don’t

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Published July 2026. Legal and statistical references current as of the date of publication. This article is general information, not legal advice. Two decades of board gender legislation have worked. Across Europe’s major markets, women now hold between 34% and 44% of listed company board seats: 43.8% in Italy, 44% on Dutch supervisory boards, 42.7% … Read more

The Complete Guide to Hiring a C-Level Executive Globally in 2026

CEO Worldwide complete guide to hiring a C-level executive globally 2026

↓ Download the full guide (free PDF) Hiring a Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, or Senior Director is one of the highest-stakes decisions a board or founder will ever make. The wrong C-level hire does not just underperform — it damages culture, erodes investor confidence, and routinely costs three to five … Read more

Wishing You a Prosperous New Year

Wishing You a Prosperous New Year

Dear Reader, As we turn the page to a new chapter, I want to extend my warmest wishes to you for a Happy New Year from all of us at CEO Worldwide and Female Executive Search. The year that has passed was filled with challenges and victories, learnings and growth. As we step into 2025, … Read more