Reams of recent research underscore the critical role women play in business, and the dramatic difference they can make to the bottom line. A study by the Peterson Institute for International Economics and professional services firm EY shows a significant correlation between female leadership and company profitability. In a similar vein, a report published by Nordea—the largest bank in the Nordic region and one of the largest in Europe—suggests investing in women at the C-level pays off. Its 2017 analysis of 11,000 publicly traded companies across the globe concludes “companies run by women perform far better than the market.”

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