Why Asian leaders are missing from Australia’s CEO ranks

Successful businessman in the office.

Only 5 of Australia’s top 100 companies are headed by CEOs of Asian heritage. Image for representational purpose only. Credit: VioletaStoimenova/Getty Images

New data from Johnson Partners shows that only five of Australia’s top 100 companies are headed by CEOs of Asian heritage, highlighting a significant representation gap despite the country’s rapidly growing Asian population. Two CEOs of Asian descent, along with a workplace diversity officer, discuss why corporate Australia still struggles with cultural diversity in leadership, the barriers Asian professionals face in reaching executive roles, and what impactful change looks like.


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