FTSE Women Leaders Review and UK Government publish latest report on women in leadership roles at FTSE350 companies.

• UK leads the world in drive to increase the number of women on boards and in leadership at the top of firms. 
• More than 60% of FTSE350 companies within striking distance of the 40% target for women’s representation in boardrooms 
• Supporting women into leadership roles could unlock billions in economic growth and deliver on Plan for Change 

Top British companies are continuing to lead the way for gender equality in boardrooms with women occupying nearly 43% of roles on company boards according to a new report published today (Tuesday 25 February).  

The FTSE Women Leaders Review report for 2025, backed by the government and sponsored by sector giants Lloyds Banking Group and KPMG LLP, shows that women now occupy 1,275 or 43% of roles on company boards and 6,743 (35%) of leadership roles at the 350 FTSE companies.  

This marks a year-on-year increase and means the target of 40% women’s representation by the end of this year continues to be achieved by FTSE350 businesses. The results of this review show the progress being made to break down barriers to opportunity at the highest levels, within some of the most innovative and important companies in the UK.  

Delivering equal opportunities for women is at the heart of the government’s growth mission as part of the Plan for Change, by ensuring they have fair access to a stable, well-paid jobs which will also help drive up living standards. 

Read more at: https://www.wired-gov.net/wg/news.nsf/articles/UK+businesses+lead+the+way+with+record+numbers+of+female+leaders+25022025161010