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The female head of gambling software supplier Playtech is facing a possible backlash from shareholders at the company’s annual general meeting over the low number of women on its board.
Glass Lewis, one of the world’s largest and most influential investor advisory services, has recommended that shareholders vote against Claire Milne’s re-election as chair at the AGM in late May, citing its concerns over “lack of board gender diversity”.
If investors heed the advice, Playtech would be left in the awkward position of recording an even greater gender imbalance on its board.
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Diversity and inclusion at AstraZeneca Published:
08 Apr 2021 Perhaps more than ever, the global response to COVID-19 has seen the work of the pharmaceutical industry placed under the spotlight.
The world has watched in real time as vaccines have been developed, produced and distributed. There has been an unprecedented focus on a process that usually takes place quietly – often over many years. The events of the last year will have acted as a reminder of the enormous power and impact of science and medicine.
What we hope they have also highlighted is the importance of collaborative and creative thinking – experts working together across boundaries and disciplines, applying their skills and knowledge to tackle a global challenge.