The table illustrates the proportion of women holding senior management roles in three distinct companies—Eldan Ltd, Bamforth Ltd, and Finsbury Ltd—over a forty-year period from 1975 to 2015.
In 1975, female participation was notably low, particularly at Eldan Ltd, where it stood at a mere 3%. Bamforth Ltd and Finsbury Ltd began at 9% and 16% respectively. By 2015, all three firms recorded higher figures, with Eldan Ltd witnessing a remarkable surge to 64%, making it the company with the highest female representation by the end of the period.
Regarding the other two firms, Bamforth Ltd experienced a steady upward trend, climbing from 9% in 1975 to 46% in 2015. In contrast, Finsbury Ltd showed more modest growth. Although it started as the leader in 1975 with 16%, its progress was inconsistent, dipping to 14% in 1980 and 20% in 2000, before reaching 26% by 2015. Consequently, Finsbury Ltd was overtaken by both Eldan Ltd and Bamforth Ltd. Overall, the data highlights a clear shift towards greater gender balance in senior management across these organisations, albeit at varying rates of progression.