The value of visibility
Why visibility matters for business growth? Investing in gender equality drives business performance. The latest Women in Business research from Grant Thornton International Ltd. reinforces that mid-market firms maintaining or expanding gender equality initiatives are more likely to report revenue and employee growth. Yet representation at the top is moving in the opposite direction. Women now hold 31% of senior leadership roles in the U.S., down from 34% in 2025 and 35% in 2024. The decline comes just as investors, employees and future talent place greater scrutiny on leadership balance. Investors are asking about senior team balance. Employees are watching the number of women who rise to the top to determine advancement opportunities. And candidates are evaluating leadership diversity before accepting roles. In today’s market, leadership composition directly influences performance. Companies that commit to gender parity at the top strengthen investor confidence, attract top talent and position themselves for sustained growth.
