Women are perceived to be more risk-averse than men, therefore, women might reduce risk-taking at banks…or so goes the argument used to impose quotas of women on bank boards. This argument suggests gender diversity has the potential to play a more important role in financial services than in other industries.
Speakers:
- Virginie O'Shea, Senior Analyst in Capital Markets, Aite Group
- Thomas Kirchmaier, Lecturer in Business Economics and Strategy, Manchester Business School
- Mark Chamberlain, Head of Americas Diversity and Inclusion, Barclays Bank
- Alison Quirk, EVP and Chief Human Resources and Corporate Citizenship Officer, State Street
- Claire Cockerton, CEO, Innovate Finance
- Admiral Michelle J. Howard, Vice Chief of Naval Operations, United States Navy