Executive-level gender parity must be fast-tracked, says IMI manager

While gender parity at entry level is relatively common, balance at leadership level remains a work in progress, says Cyrilla Costello of IMI

Cyrilla Costello, senior client development manager at the Irish Management Institute.

The case for gender-balanced business leadership is very compelling, says Cyrilla Costello, senior client development manager at the Irish Management Institute.

Among the business benefits from diversity, she cites enhanced profitability, increased social responsibility and better meeting customer needs.