Hillary's big event today was to introduce this panel discussion.
Women Decision-Makers in the Global Economy
Investing
in women’s employment yields significant gains in the health and
education of children, in the prosperity of businesses, and in the
economy overall. Despite this, major barriers to entry still exist at
all levels—whether women are trying to create small- and medium-sized
businesses to compete in the global marketplace, progress as employees
in bigger companies, or access the highest level positions in business
and finance.
In this session, key leaders from across sectors will share HOW members can:
•
support women in overcoming the barriers that limit their access to
decision-making positions, whether it is as small business owners or as
board members
• discuss whether imposing quotas yields positive results for women, for companies’ profitability, and the economy overall
Remarks:
Hillary Rodham Clinton,
Former Secretary of State of the United States
Moderator:
Pat Mitchell,
President and CEO,
The Paley Center for Media
Participants:
Irwin Jacobs,
Founding Chairman and CEO Emeritus,
Qualcomm
Her Excellency Sheikha Lubna Al Qasimi ,
Minister,
International Cooperation and Development in the United Arab Emirates
Arne M. Sorenson,
President and CEO,
Marriott International, Inc.
Halla Tomasdottir,
Founder and Chair,
Sisters Capital
Hillary Clinton
