Activist Investors Target Female CEOs Disproportionately
Update: 2025-12-10
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Activist Investors Disproportionately Target Female CEOs: A Growing ConcernThis podcast episode delves into the alarming trend of activist investors predominantly targeting female CEOs, with Hillary Super of Victorias Secret being the latest example. Despite strong quarterly results, Super faces pressure, raising questions about her leadership. The episode highlights a broader pattern: women CEOs are nearly twice as likely to be targeted compared to men. This disparity has been ongoing since 2015, with studies showing women CEOs have a 50% higher chance of becoming targets. Theories suggest this could be due to stereotypes about women being more cooperative, the glass cliff phenomenon, and bias. The impact on corporate America is significant, with such campaigns damaging reputations and potentially discouraging boards from appointing women or women from seeking top leadership positions.
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