WECNY conducted a quantitative research study in conjunction with Cornell University that evaluates the state of women in executive positions at New York’s 100 largest publicly traded companies. This study, first in a series of annual reports on women business leaders in New York, 2007 New York Census: The State of Women Business Leaders in New York State, reveals the role that women play in leadership positions in top decision making positions in the top 100 revenue-producing public companies headquartered in New York for the 2006 fiscal year. Click to view Census.

"It is well-known that diversity is not only good for business in today’s global environment but essential for companies to maintain their profitability. Gender diversification at the upper echelons of business management and corporate governance is vital for New York State companies to widen their pool of diverse skills, talent and experience by having more women in leadership positions. Women are good for business. In a “win-win” strategy, our mission is to also help make business good for women too."

Francine Moccio, Ph.D.
Director, Cornell University
Institute for Women and Work