Lord Davies Report
In February 2011, Lord Davies published his report on women on boards, which provided recommendations to address the balance of women on UK plc boards.
We are supportive of Lord Davies’ recommendations and against the implementation of quotas. The benefits of greater board diversity, not just gender specific, are clear and this is a positive step forward. All Board appointments at Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc will continue to be made on merit although the Nomination Committee will pay due consideration to Lord Davies’ recommendations on gender diversity during the recruitment process. Currently the Cable & Wireless Worldwide plc Board comprises one woman and five men.
