Galway Bay fm newsroom - Almost two out of three female executives in Galway believe the level of gender equality in Galway is positive, but more progress is needed.
Seven out of 10 say they have noticed an increase in the number of female corporate leaders in their companies and organisations in recent times.
The analysis led by Galway Chamber involved a survey of more than 100 Galway based female corporate leaders and executives.
However, more than half of the female executives revealed that their gender had played a role in missing out on a chance to get ahead.
A further 45% said their gender had influenced being overlooked for a key assignment.
Galway Chamber CEO, Kenny Deery, says that while the survey showed gender equality may be improving in Galway, there is more work to be done...
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