We are committed to making a difference in protecting society and the planet. Our aim is to embed sustainability and societal impact into all facets of our work, from client advisory, research and commentary, to our daily operations. This includes encouraging our team to give back; to undertake pro bono assignments, support returning veterans, be socially responsible and environmentally sustainable. Our vision is to create a platform that attracts, liberates and rewards the very best people, so they can produce outstanding outcomes for our clients and the community.
We firmly believe that Boards and Executive teams are strengthened by gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. We promote diversity as an essential characteristic of the most effective and successful teams. We believe diversity is a multivariate attribute that includes gender, ethnicity, culture, language, experience and other factors. We challenge and encourage our clients to consider candidates who introduce varied perspectives and experiences, with the belief that this leads to improved multifaceted results. We are firm believers in supporting potential talent and challenging our clients to think differently and consider a more holistic pool of candidates.
In 2012, we launched our Quarterly Diversity market update drawing attention to the composition of Boards and Executive teams and were the first to present a comprehensive breakdown capturing gender, ethnic and cultural diversity. Over the last five years 58% of our appointments have been women, many to their first Boards, 42% have been non-Anglo Saxon and 50% were from an adjacent sector.
At Blenheim Partners, we are committed to a diverse workforce.