FLO Women Corporate Directors Initiative
Paving the Path for Women in Leadership
Objective
To increase women’s representation on corporate boards and in senior leadership through targeted training, mentorship, and advocacy for gender diversity.
Overview
The FLO Women Directors (FWD) initiative is a strategic effort to close the gender gap in corporate governance by creating a strong pipeline of board-ready women leaders. It aligns with the Companies Act, 2013, which mandates the inclusion of at least one woman director on the boards of listed and specified public companies.
FICCI FLO, a long-standing advocate for women’s empowerment, leverages this initiative to drive meaningful change by enabling women to take on key decision-making roles in India’s corporate ecosystem. In collaboration with Women Corporate Directors (WCD), FICCI FLO has already mentored women through creating pools of prospective directors and making them board-ready for corporate opportunities.
Key Objectives
Prepare and position women for board roles through leadership training and governance education.
Support women already on family business boards with upskilling and strategic insights.
Foster a robust network of competent and independent women directors.
Advocate for gender diversity at the highest levels of corporate decision-making.
Why It Matters
Despite regulatory mandates, women remain underrepresented in boardrooms. This initiative addresses core challenges such as:
- Lack of structured training for board responsibilities.
- Limited visibility and access to board opportunities.
- Insufficient advocacy and awareness around gender diversity.
By equipping women with the tools, knowledge, and networks needed to lead, FLO Women Corporate Directors is shaping a more balanced, inclusive, and future-ready corporate India.
FLO Forward
Key Insights and Achievements of the Year
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