Archive · 31 Dec 2025
Women in power, not yet in parity: 2025 redefined leadership, sport and capital
In 2025, women made big strides in leadership, sports, and business.
More women became CEOs and held important political positions.
Women athletes also made a significant impact on global sports.
However, despite these achievements, there is still a big gap when it comes to equal representation in executive roles and access to venture funding.
This means that while there have been important milestones, true equality for women in these areas is still a work in progress.
2025 saw record-breaking CEO appointments and historic political firsts for women.
Women athletes reshaped the economics of global sport in 2025.
Visible gains in female leadership were achieved in various sectors.
Data shows persistent gaps in executive power and venture funding for women.
True gender parity in leadership, sport, and capital remains elusive.
- Who
- Women in various sectors including leadership, sports, and capital
- What
- Visible gains in female leadership with persistent gaps in parity
- When
- Year 2025
- Where
- Global
- Why
- Record-breaking appointments and milestones in various fields
- Year
- 2025
- Key Areas
- Leadership, Sport, Capital
- Milestones
- Record-breaking CEO appointments, Historic political firsts, Women athletes reshaping global sport economics
- Data Insight
- Persistent gap in executive power and venture funding
- Overall Trend
- Visible gains in female leadership, but not yet parity