Diversity in the boardroom is critical in today's increasingly competitive multinational and multicultural markets and requires continuous focus. A focus that needs to be maintained until our corporate boardrooms reflect the South Africa that we live in.

According to King III, "Every board should consider whether its size, diversity and demographics make it effective. Diversity applies to academic qualifications, technical expertise, relevant industry knowledge, experience, nationality, age, race and gender."

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