From bans on female employment to outright sexism to complacency and discrimination, the Financial Review has chronicled the battles of career women over the past 70 years.
CBA chairman Catherine Livingstone increased the value of Cochlear shares tenfold when CEO. She has furthered her career as a company director since 2000.
The Australian Financial Review has led reporting on issues of women’s equality and launched extraordinary initiatives such as the 100 Women of Influence and the Work and Family awards. But often the masthead did little more than reflect the glacial pace set in the Australian business and politics.
Joanne GrayManaging editorJoanne Gray is Managing editor of The Australian Financial Review. She was formerly its opinion editor, features editor, banking & finance editor, Washington correspondent and BOSS magazine editor. Connect with Joanne on Twitter. Email Joanne at jgray@afr.com
