# Thailand ranks third in the world for top women executives

- Link: https://www.thailand-business-news.com/corporate/131455-thailand-ranks-third-in-the-world-for-top-women-executives
- Published: 2024-03-17T15:53:04+07:00
- Author: Zhang Fang

The Grant Thornton survey revealed that the Philippines has the highest number of
women holding senior management positions, with 43% of top executive positions in
companies being held by women.

 * The Philippines has the highest percentage of women in senior management positions,
   with 43% of top executive roles held by women.
 * Thailand follows closely behind, with 41% of top executive positions held by 
   women, and 42% of companies having female CEOs or managing directors.
 * Filipino companies have consistently ranked high in previous surveys, reflecting
   a strong presence of women in top executive roles.

## Female Top Executives in Southeast Asia

Apart from the Philippines and Thailand, two other Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia
and Indonesia, also featured in the rankings, with Malaysia ranking seventh and 
Indonesia ranking tenth in terms of the percentage of companies with female top 
executives.

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Thailand, with 41% of top executive positions held by women, stood also out with
the highest percentage of companies having female CEOs or managing directors (42%)
among the 28 countries surveyed. This underscores the increasing representation 
of women in top leadership roles across Southeast Asia, signifying positive progress
towards gender diversity and inclusion in the region’s corporate sector.

## Survey Highlights in the Philippines

The survey covered 4,891 medium-sized companies, with Filipino companies consistently
ranking high in previous surveys, including second in 2023, fourth in 2022, and 
first in 2021 and 2020. This trend demonstrates the strong presence of women in 
leadership roles within the Philippines, showcasing their significant contribution
to the country’s corporate landscape.

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The countries with the highest percentage of companies with female top executives
are:

1. **Philippines** – 43.1%
2. **South Africa** – 42.0%3. **Thailand** – 41.0%4. **
Turkey** – 41.0%5. **Nigeria **– 40.6%6. **Spain** – 40.3%7. **Malaysia **– 39.6%
8. **Australia** – 39.6%9. **France** – 37.9%10. **Indonesia** – 37.4%