AICD
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has released the latest ASX data for gender diversity on Australia's top company boards.
Despite some levelling off in the appointment rate over the past year, the overall number of female directors on the ASX 200 and 300 continues to track close to 40 percent. The 40% milestone has been reached on the ASX 100 and higher.
As of 31 January 2026, the number of women directors on the ASX 300 is 37.6% and 38% on the ASX 200. The ASX 20 remains ahead of the broader market at 43.8% which is marginally stronger than last quarter.
Although overall representation of women directors has improved significantly over the past decade, the proportion of women in Chair and other senior board roles remains lower across the market.
Currently there are 48 female Chairs across the ASX 300, and there are no female Chairs on the ASX 20.
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