Leadership in Tech: Here are 4 pathways to getting more women to the top

Jan 25, 2023

Three women engaged in a meeting around a table: Improved gender balance in functional tech leadership is better for business.

Improved gender balance in functional tech leadership is also better for business. Image: Unsplash/Christina @ wocintechchat.com

Sam Burman

Partner, Heidrick & Struggles

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