WOMEN OF GSB WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP THE NEXT GENERATION OF WOMEN LEADERS According to McKinsey, just one in 4 C-suite executives is a woman, and only one in 20 is a woman of color. Similar under-representation is seen in financial services: 76% of bank leadership roles are held by men, even though a majority of bank employees overall are women. GSB is committed to bucking this trend by preparing women for senior management roles in banking through impactful coursework, in-depth learning projects, quality networking and real-world classroom experiences. Additionally, through sponsorship investments and partnerships, GSB supports state and national bankers associations that offer conferences, resource groups, peer networking and mentorship opportunities specifically designed to elevate bankers from historically under-represented groups to positions of greater influence in our industry. Each GSB school has a unique set of student demographics; however, women currently make up about one-third of students in the primary 25-month graduate banking school program. Thus, this summer, we’ll have about 200 women bankers on campus – numbers significant enough to allow women attending the graduate school an opportunity to build meaningful peer connections and create lasting friendships with female colleagues during their GSB experience. Thousands of influential women leaders have completed our rigorous programs, forging unique paths and setting examples of industry service and success. We couldn’t be prouder of our students and alumni and appreciate their significant contributions to this great industry. We especially appreciate their efforts to encourage other women, further strengthening their own organizations and the industry overall.
“GSB has been one of the best experiences of my professional career. I’ve had an intensive and comprehensive learning experience, but I’ve met some really wonderful people along the way who have been continued resources for me. The connections have been priceless! I feel like I am a more well-rounded banker after attending GSB and would recommend it to anyone who is looking to progress their banking career.” – Ami Myrland
EVP, Chief Financial Officer, Capitol Bank, Madison
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