2023: Women's C-suite representation in American companies decreased to 11.8% from 12.2% in 2022.

Women's leadership parity in American companies has reportedly reached an alarming turning point: women held 11.8% of C-suite roles in 2023, down from 12.2% the previous year. This marks a reversal in a decades-long effort to ensure more women gain executive positions in North American corporations. Women's groups, regulators, and corporate performance governance experts are raising concerns.