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France Mandates 40% Women on Boards by 2029
15 Mar
Summary
- French companies must achieve 40% women on executive committees by March 2029.
- The Rixain law enforces this gender quota for corporate leadership.
- Companies are actively promoting women to meet the upcoming deadline.

France has enacted the Rixain law, mandating that by March 2029, women must constitute 40% of executive committees in large companies.
This legislation has spurred significant efforts within corporations to promote women into leadership positions. The goal is to achieve gender parity in executive roles.
As the 2029 deadline approaches, companies are intensifying their strategies to identify and elevate qualified female candidates to meet this legal requirement.




