50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward gender balance and diversity on corporate boards, recognized Associated Bank as a “3+” company, for having three or more women on its corporate board of directors.
With three women directors, representing 27% of its corporate board seats, Associated has made a business decision aligning with independent research that demonstrates when three or more women serve on a board, profitability, productivity, and workplace engagement increase.
“Associated Bank is fortunate to have three, extremely engaged women on our board of directors who provide a diverse mix of voices to help ensure diverse discussions, decisions and outcomes for our company,” said Angie DeWitt, chief human resources officer, Associated Bank.
Board members include Judith Griffen, Eileen Kamerick and Karen van Lith.
“Investors, legislative mandates, and enlightened leaders continue to make institutional decisions that reinforce the business advantages of gender balance,” said Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire, CEO of 50/50 Women on Boards. “We are pleased to recognize Associated Bank for prioritizing this business imperative that benefits stakeholders and shareholders.”
The 50/50WOB is a continuation of the 2020 Women on Boards’ “W” for “Winning” certificate for achieving at least 20 percent women directors on its board.
50/50 Women on Boards™ (50/50WOB), a 501(c)3 nonprofit, is the leading global education and advocacy campaign driving the movement toward diverse, gender-balanced corporate boards. The 50/50 Women on Boards Gender Diversity Index™ directory and research reports track the gender composition of the Russell 3000 Index company boards. Educational programs produced by 50/50WOB include the annual Global Conversation on Board Diversity; Get on Board! Workshops for board-ready women; and Path to the Boardroom for mid-career women wanting to become board-ready. For more information, visit www.5050wob.com.