Why do you need to be on a board training program

Regulatory Requirement

There are approx. 7400 listed companies and each requires 1 female director

Independent Directors Shortage

800 Women directors are only listed on independent directors database

Women Directors Requirement

There is a shortage of 6600 women directors in India

Women Directors 
on Rise

As of Mar 2021, women held 20.1% of board seats in companies listed in NSE, up from 5.5% in 2012

Fewer Women 
CEOs

Only 3.6% of board chairs are women, with even fewer women holding the CEO role, at just 4.7%

Role of CFOs 
in Board

Only 3.9% of female CFOs are holding board positions in listed companies

Why Board Gravitas

Mentoring

Gain access to a wealth of valuable insights and expert advice from global mentors with extensive experience and expertise. Seek one-to-one mentoring in navigating challenges, identifying opportunities, and making informed decisions to achieve your goals

Upskilling

Acquire critical skills as an influential board director through immersive participation in a live board simulation. Gain comprehensive insight into the pivotal function of the board in the arenas of corporate governance, risk management, and financial management, all of which are vital to an organization's success

Global Networking

Create new collaborations, partnerships, and career opportunities by expanding your own network. Break down your assumptions, think outside the box, and challenge your own assumptionstext. Click to select the text box. Click again or double click to start editing the text.

Elevated Profiling

Receive expert guidance to enhance your personal brand and position yourself for success both in person and on paper through a compelling resume. Additionally, obtain personalized feedback on your board profile to improve your professional image

Our story

We are a group of bold, game-changing professionals who aren't afraid to shake things up. We firmly believe that true transformation can only be led by a diverse group of individuals, starting wit​h the boardroom.

At Board Gravitas, we're revolutionizing the corporate world by empowering women in board leadership. We believe that gender diversity in the boardroom is a game-changer for companies, and we're committed to tearing down the barriers that have historically held women back. Our program is designed to give women the tools, skills, and unwavering confidence they need to shatter the glass ceiling and take their rightful place at the head of the table. Through intensive training, mentoring, and networking opportunities, we're building a community of powerful, visionary women who are transforming the face of leadership in the boardroom. Join us and be a part of a movement that's making history and driving progress for women everywhere.

The Game Changers

Rajiv Ranjan

Founder
PeopleShift Consulting

Vanitha Choudhari

Founder
RadicalEdge Learning Consultants

Dr Marcella Lucas

Founder & Managing Director
Lead to Innovate (Singapore/Malaysia)

Factors contributing to shortage of Women directors in India

Resources

Limited qualified female director candidates in India, especially in tech and finance, due to past gender disparities in education and careers

Challenges

Cultural biases and stereotypes limit women's leadership opportunities, including director roles, based on perceptions of lower competence, commitment, and prioritization of family over work

Opportunities

Limited networking opportunities for women leaders with senior executives and board members make it harder to be considered for director positions

New Launch

September 2023 
Program - KICK OFF                MUMBAI

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