Musgrave has announced its membership of the 30% Club – a global campaign dedicated to advancing gender balance in leadership.
The food retail, wholesale and foodservice company’s membership aligns with its inclusion and diversity (I&D) goals, which include increasing female participation in leadership and senior management to 40% by the end of 2025.
Currently, female participation stands at 35% across its leadership and senior management teams.
The move reinforces the company’s commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that mirrors the communities that it serves, as well as creating an environment that enables people to grow, thrive, and realise their desired potential.
The 30% Club
With a presence in over 20 countries and a robust network of Irish member organisations, the 30% Club collaborates with CEOs, board chairs, policymakers, investors and educators to support gender balance across society.
By joining the network, Musgrave thus gains access to best practices, development programmes, and mentoring.
Membership benefits from the 30% Club include enhanced employee engagement and consumer trust.
It also offers access to cross-company mentoring, scholarships, and industry-specific networking events.
‘We Can All Do More’
Speaking about the membership, the CEO of Musgrave, Noel Keeley, said, “Joining the 30% Club marks a significant milestone in our journey toward greater inclusion at Musgrave.
“An inclusive culture that reflects the communities we serve is essential to delivering long-term value – not only for our customers and partners, but society, more widely.
“Significant progress has been made in recent years, however – as leaders, as an industry, and at a societal level – we can all do more to drive participation.
“We look forward to learning from and contributing to the 30% Club, as we work toward a balanced and innovative leadership structure.”
Gillian Harford, the country executive at the 30% Club, added, “We are delighted to welcome Musgrave as our newest campaign supporter, and to benefit from their continued commitment to gender progress.
“The addition of Musgrave to our supporter base further strengthens the breadth of diversity impact across Irish employers, where food and foodservice play such a pivotal role in the Irish economy.”
To achieve these goals, Musgrave has implemented a number of I&D initiatives, including inclusive recruitment practices, new policies, mentorship programmes, and employee resource groups.
Additionally, Musgrave’s chief financial officer, Andrew Keating, will represent the company as a council member in the 30% Club, actively supporting its objectives and fostering progress within the organisation.
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