WomenExecs on Boards (WEoB) is a global network dedicated to empowering and supporting each other to reach leadership positions in the C-suite and on corporate boards. All the women in our network share a common experience of having taken board governance training courses at Harvard Business School. We provide a community for networking, peer support, and education while advocating for gender equality, diverse leadership, and governance excellence.
Our culture is rooted in a collective identity of standing up together for inclusivity, connectivity, and excellence, and distinguishes us as an unparalleled network of women.
From the C-suite to the boardroom and beyond, WEoB is a network for life.
WEoB is committed to advancing qualified women into the boardroom and the C-Suite, demonstrating that diverse leadership enhances corporate performance.
WEoB champions gender equality on a global scale by driving progress in boardroom diversity and inclusion as well as standing up for corporate governance excellence. Our unique culture—rooted in selfless leadership, solidarity, and unity—defines who we are and distinguishes our community. Through strategic networking, peer support, and tailored board-relevant education, WEoB empowers members to secure impactful roles on corporate boards, fostering a more equitable and inclusive future and increasing corporate value.
The women in our network equip corporate boards with the expertise and leadership needed to thrive in today’s highly competitive business environment. They:
- Expand perspectives and experiences, ultimately enhancing board performance, by improving diversity on boards
- Increase stakeholder value through contributing their unique and relevant skills and experience, and their commitment to corporate governance excellence
- Prove to employees, shareholders and customers that positioning women and minorities as leaders powerfully demonstrates the organization’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Our members stand at the forefront of guiding companies worldwide toward a competitive advantage by their presence in boardrooms. Their invaluable insights and leadership steer organizations toward success in the dynamic and evolving global business arena.
Member Spotlight
WomenExecs on Boards is a great body of proven, talented, and committed leaders with a shared focus on joining and being effective board directors. The peer-to-peer connections, sharing of information with members, and expert and strong educational programming have all been especially valuable to me. All leaders value our time, and WEoB is a high ROI engagement. I look forward to continuing to support and be supported by the great members of WEoB.
Linnie Haynesworth
HBS WOB 2019
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You are required to have completed one of two Harvard Business School Executive Education programs: “Women on Boards – Succeeding as a Corporate Director” or “Making Corporate Boards More Effective” (part of the Corporate Director Certificate program).
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WEoB is a network of female business leaders across diverse sectors who have C-level positions and Board experience in public companies, private companies, and nonprofits.