"We believe good corporate governance is a function of strong, effective and independent board leadership," State's president Ron O'Hanley said. "A key contributor to effective independent board leadership is diversity of thought, which requires directors with different skills, backgrounds and expertise. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)The company has also implemented a potent visual aid in its campaign, by unveiling a statue of a small girl — "representing the future," the company said — directly opposite the iconic bull statue on Wall Street. The statue of a young girl was a popular hit with passers-by on Wall Street on Tuesday. This statue boldly signals to financial markets that the future depends on investing in the power of women.

Source: CBC News March 08, 2017 15:23 UTC