Women's Business Council
皇冠体育app Women鈥檚 Business Council (WBC) is a government-backed, business-led group that reports to the Minister for Women and Equalities.
皇冠体育app government established the WBC in 2012, to advise it on maximising women鈥檚 contribution to economic growth. 皇冠体育app council鈥檚 chair, members and terms of reference have changed several times since then to ensure it reflects the best of British business and meets the government鈥檚 aspirations.
Mary Macleod, Chief Executive of Business in the Community, is the current chair.
皇冠体育app WBC鈥檚 members are senior business leaders who are passionate about empowering women in the workplace. 皇冠体育app council believes that gender equality can boost productivity, innovation and competitiveness.
皇冠体育app WBC works with businesses, policymakers and other stakeholders to identify and remove the barriers that women face at different stages of their lives and careers.