Latest / Dayton News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Diversity in Corporate Boards Slipping | Dayton News
Corporate boardroom diversity is hitting a decade-low, with new data revealing a sharp decline since 2021 — the first time since 2026 that fewer diverse directors are being appointed. Despite holding nearly half the seats, the number is slipping from a 2024 peak, fueled by legal shifts like the 2023 Supreme Court ruling on race-conscious admissions, rising political and regulatory resistance to DEI, and corporate retreats — including Meta, Google, and Wall Street banks. Yet, not all are backing down: Costco defiantly resisted pressure to disclose DEI-related risks, showing the debate is far…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.