In early June, the 30% Club Malaysia’s Chair Ami Moris spoke to Dr. Ken Yeoh of Bursa Malaysia, Soraphol Tulayasathien of The Stock Exchange of Thailand; and Chin Loo Low of EDGE Certification on what it takes to drive diversity, equity and inclusion.
Key take outs:
- Quotas and KPIs need to be augmented by advocacy beyond just the boardroom; these initiatives must also include top leadership.
- Increased and specific disclosure requirements by investors, regulators and policy makers to expedite demographic representation.
- Focus on equity is crucial given established practices of unequal access to opportunities.
- DEI is not a compliance exercise or a mere reporting tool, rather a competitive advantage.
- There is ROI in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.
