Why Activist Investors Target Female CEOs

The video discusses research on activist shareholders' biases against female CEOs, highlighting covert discrimination despite legal protections. It explores how activists often target female CEOs more than male counterparts, questioning the value added by such scrutiny. The study suggests raising awareness among female CEOs and training activists to recognize subconscious biases.

How do activist investors perceive female CEOs compared to their male counterparts?

What implications do the findings of the study have for female CEOs in terms of their leadership?

What are the covert biases that female CEOs may face according to the research discussed?

In what ways can awareness of covert biases benefit female CEOs and their boards?

What steps can be taken to address the biases that activist investors may have?