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Your Boardroom Is Probably Missing Some Crucial Voices

3 perspectives companies should consider at the top

(L. to r.) Sarah Hofstetter, board member of Campbell Soup Company; Linda Johnson Rice, chairman of Johnson Publishing Company; Susan Vobejda, CMO of The Trade Desk and board member of Cision.Sean T. Smith/David Nicholas
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By Nadine Dietz

 

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Increasing women’s participation at all levels of organizations may be the buzzy topic, but they’re not the only ones missing from the decision-making process inside boardrooms—and that could mean missing out on crucial perspectives that could help companies’ bottom line.

At Adweek’s recent Women Trailblazers conference, three board members from underrepresented groups—women, marketers and younger leaders—shared their insights with Inside the Brand’s Nadine Dietz on how their perspectives have been valuable to their companies.

Despite the focus on gender equality at all levels of organizations, women remain underrepresented in boardrooms across the globe. A

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Nadine Dietz

Nadine Dietz is the GM of Marketers That Matter and EVP of 24 Seven. She is the former Chief Community Officer of Adweek, Founder of CMO Moves, Innovators, Gen ZEOs, Women Trailblazers, Adweek Steering Committee, Adweek DEI Council, Adweek Sustainability Council and the Adweek Executive Mentor Program.

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