Nomination process and gender equality in corporate governance bodies

This contribution explores the role of board committees for the gender balance in the corporate governance bodies. The EU and member States have dealt with the issue of women’s presence on boards with different approach and tools. The board’s gender composition and the members’ compensation are steps of a process that begins with the choice of candidates to be included in a list. In this context, board committees can have an important role for the promotion of a sharper gender equality in corporate governance bodies.