Comments on: Where’s the Diversity in Fortune 500 CEOs?

By: Anthony F.

Anthony F. — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:29:17 +0000

What happened to Coca-Cola?? Big drop in ranking when compared the previous years

By: Anthony F.

Anthony F. — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 02:27:26 +0000

Great information. I’m curious to see what the numbers by race look like for executives that report to CEO’s and Middle – Upper Management (Director, Sr. Director etc.) Can you provide those statistics

By: Leann Simmons

Leann Simmons — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:38:10 +0000

Thanks, Luke for this breakdown. And that is what we are about – tracking the progression of diversity growth as we recognize the business and social imperative of the movement. It’s just unfortunate that in 2012, we are still needing to track minority firsts, female only’s and Native American absences – especially as they are the First Nation Americans. But progress is being made, and I have every faith that we will eradicate the need for such monitors – someday.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:35:43 +0000

Thanks for the data. One important aspect of diversity which is often overlooked is class. It would be interesting to see how many CEO’s came from poor or working class backgrounds. This would reflect on the isssue of upward class mobility. While the US has more upward class mobility than many countries it still a serious problem. Achieving the American dream often has more to do with the claas you were born into than what you do with your life. Class connections are the rungs on the ladder for upward mobility for many people at the top of the business community. If you don’t have access to that ladder its much more difficult to get ahead. Who you know still dominates what you know.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 06:38:52 +0000

It is an encouraging attempt for the minority on US to keep track of the most succesfulls.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 23:32:24 +0000

Interesting facts and analysis. Has anyone looked at the diversity on the boards of Fortune 500 companies? Wouldn’t that picture be interesting? Would there be merit in devising a “composite diversity index” for the board representation of Fortune 500 companies and study if there is any co-relation between a firm’s “diversity index” of its Board of Directors the Fortune 500 ranking?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 14:24:14 +0000

Are there any Fortune 500 COmpanies that have out GLBT CEOs and leaders?

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 13:19:43 +0000

In a country started 235 years ago by white, Christian men – this may be extraodinary progress – I don’t know. I would like to see the demographics break down for other countries, like Japan, China, Russia or Pakistan. I struggle to understand why so many are still interested in this measuring stick. It suggests that people of different backgrounds can’t make it to the top without this type of help. Isn’t that a little insulting!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:48:54 +0000

It would be nice to see other groups, including Native Americans, people with disabilities, GLBT indivdiuals, and veterans included.

By: Sandra Holt

Sandra Holt — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:31:21 +0000

Where are the Native American CEO’s?