Closing the Mid-Career Gap: Advancing Women in Leadership

Women are making strides in early-career hiring, yet senior leadership remains an uphill battle. In asset management, private equity, and financial services, the mid-career gap is a critical barrier; one that’s limiting the next generation of female leaders.

A comprehensive study, conducted in partnership with the Investor Leadership Network (ILN), led to development of a data-driven analysis uncovering why women stall mid-career and how leading firms are successfully closing the gap.

What you’ll learn in this report:

  • The mid-career gap, explained: Why women leave or stagnate before executive roles
  • Exclusive industry benchmarks: How top firms are measuring & improving leadership diversity
  • Key structural & cultural barriers: From lack of sponsorship to outdated promotion models
  • Real-world case studies: Proven programs accelerating women into leadership in Canada, the UK, Nordics, the USA, Australia & South Africa

Access the Closing the Mid-Career Gap Report

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This documentation is proprietary to Diversio & ILN and confidential in nature. The provided information is intended to be used as referential material. It is not intended to be used as or to replace legal advice.

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Laura McGee: Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer
Laura McGee is the Founder and CEO of Diversio, a tech startup using data analytics to enhance diversity and performance for companies and investors globally. Diversio operates in 30 countries and has been showcased at events like the G20 and Davos. Laura collaborates with partners like UN Women and the Investor Leadership Network to drive DEI industry change. Previously a consultant at McKinsey & Company, she co-chaired Canada’s Expert Panel on Women Entrepreneurs and holds board positions with Global Citizen, ArcTern Ventures, and the University of Waterloo. Laura is a C100 Fellow and David Rockefeller Fellow with the Trilateral Commission.
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