The bell rang again at the Guayaquil Stock Exchange (BVG), which started this tradition from September 2021 to highlight companies exploring the equity sector. However, this time the ringing had a special motive.

These were the promotion of Diversity, Equality and Inclusion (DEI) in the Boards of Directors and C-Suites (senior positions) of companies issuing shares at the national level, and the 30% Club Ecuador initiative, a commitment made in 2022 when the celebration bell rang. of the beginning of the strategy.

Property registrations on the Guayaquil Stock Exchange increased by 20.68% in the first two months of this year

The ringing was attended by important businesswomen such as Isabel Noboa, Executive President of Nobis Investment Holding, Caterina Costa, President of the Board of Directors of Holcima and María José Jaramillo, General Manager of the Packaging Department of Grupo Papelesa.

During the event, figures from a study by the Organization and Promotion of the Purple Economy (OPEV) and the Supervisory Board of Companies were presented, which, as part of the analysis, revealed that between 2013 and 2018, public participation increased by two percentage points. of women in management positions in Ecuador .

Women presidents of boards continue to have a higher participation in micro and small companies, about 33%, with a difference of 10 percentage points in participation in large companies (23%).

Out of the total 303 issuers only the real sector 86 companies have at least one woman on their boards of directors, which represents 28% of participation. While the five largest institutions in the financial sector have women on their boards of directors. This represents approximately 26% of participation in relation to the male gender.

Through mentoring, workshops, networking and training, BVG and 30% Club Ecuador have indicated that they will continue to contribute to the development of managerial skills for women participating in the stock market, which will enable the creation of space for equality and equity in the business environment and reduce the gap.

Eye, Ricardo Rivadeneira, president of the board of BVGhe pointed out that this bell is a turning point for the sector and for the country.

“As one of the most relevant players on the stock market and a member of the 30% Club, he continuously contributes and contributes to the professional development of women through mentoring, training and actions that generate cultural transformation in the sector. , while promoting new business opportunities with a social and sustainable approach”, he pointed out.

The Guayaquil Stock Exchange registered more than $92.5 million in registered securities from the private sector between January and February of this year

on its part, Ángelo Caputti, co-president of 30% Club Ecuador, I note: “the priority is equal participation in the spaces where goals, plans and actions are defined, because this diversity of thoughts and experiences creates greater value”.

At the meeting, it was announced that the BVG Club, 30%, together with the academy, will prepare a study on the participation of women in management boards.

“We agree with several institutions to produce this report, which will allow us to know the reality of Ecuador, its obstacles and options for growth,” said Ana María Pesantes, head of 30% Club Ecuador and co-founder of OPEV.