26% of ASX200 board positions filled by women: AICDBY RACHEL ALEMBAKIS | FRIDAY, 15 DEC 2017 7:02PMThe percentage of women on the boards of ASX200 companies has hit 26%, according to the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD). Related News |
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