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Hanneke Smits: ‘In 20 years’ time, I hope a female executive team isn’t newsworthy’

The BNY Mellon funds boss is setting her sights on boosting female CEOs and chairs as she takes over the 30% Club

By Kristen McGachey
'I really do believe that when you have a more diverse group of people sitting around the table, you have more robust discussions'
'I really do believe that when you have a more diverse group of people sitting around the table, you have more robust discussions'

BNY Mellon funds boss Hanneke Smits can now add chair of diversity campaigners the 30% Club to her impressive CV.

Smits is a long-time champion of gender diversity in the investment industry, partnering with groups such as the Diversity Project, Inspiring Girls and 10,000 Black Interns, as well as co-founding a not-for-profit aimed at women in private equity.

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