Leading board members expressed doubt that requiring directors of listed companies to reveal their sexuality, age, ethnicity and any disabilities would add value, while a leading human resources executive warned such disclosures may raise privacy issues.
The Commonwealth Bank’s Anne Templeman-Jones welcomed disclosure about the make-up of boards, but warned it could result in a tick-a-box approach. Dion Georgopoulos
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Sally Patten edits BOSS, and writes about workplace issues. She was the financial services editor and personal finance editor of the AFR, The Age and the Sydney Morning Herald. She edited business news for The Times of London. Connect with Sally on Twitter. Email Sally at spatten@afr.com
Patrick Durkin is Melbourne bureau chief and BOSS deputy editor. He writes on news, business and leadership. Connect with Patrick on Twitter. Email Patrick at pdurkin@afr.com
