Gender Equality

Number of female CEOs in Ireland increases – report

Female chairpersons increased to almost 19 per cent

The number of female CEOs is increasing

The number of female chief executives (CEOs) in Ireland increased from more than 13 per cent in 2021 to 19 per cent in 2023, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).

In addition, last year one in four members or 25 per cent of boards of directors in Ireland were female, up from almost 22 per cent in 2021.

Female chairpersons increased from 14 per cent in 2021 to almost 19 per ...