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Sheila Ronning Featured in TheStreet On Lack of Board Diversity

Nektar Is the One S&P 500 Company Without a Woman Director

TheStreet asked WIB’s CEO Sheila Ronning to comment on the lack of board diversity displayed at Nektar, the only S&P company without a woman director. Even with some representation among upper management, there is research that shows that having more women in the boardroom, leads to better decision making and more favorable financial outcomes. Ronning adds that “A smart board, first and foremost, has a good mix of the right skill sets, and that includes diversity in gender, ethnicity, age and even geography.” Read the complete article here.

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