CEOs on non-profit boards: how gender and racial representation on boards influences selection of leaders

Purpose This paper aims to review the latest management developments across the globe and pinpoint practical implications from cutting-edge research and case studies. Design/methodology/approach This briefing is prepared by an independent writer who adds their own impartial comments and places the articles in context. Findings A researcher from an American university investigated how the makeup of non-profit boards, particularly the representation of women and people of color, impacts the gender and race of their chief executive officers (CEOs). It found that, while a diverse board can lead to a diverse leadership team, particularly for women, the same cannot be said for people of color. This suggests that systemic biases still exist in non-profit leadership. Originality/value The briefing saves busy executives, strategists and researchers hours of reading time by selecting only the very best, most pertinent information and presenting it in a condensed and easy-to-digest format.