Philippines tops 2020 Women in Business poll

THE Philippines topped Grant Thornton International’s 2020 Women in Business survey, which showed that 43 percent of female executives in the country hold senior leadership roles, better than last year’s 37 percent.

In a statement, Grand Thornton International said the country ranked first among the 32 countries polled. It said the top three positions held by Filipina executives are chief finance officer at 38 percent of Philippine businesses surveyed, compared with 45 percent in 2019; human resources director, at 36 percent from 52 percent; and chief operating officer, at 23 percent from 37 percent.