Record share of women lead Fortune 500
Wednesday 3rd June, 2026
Fortune reports a record 11.2% of Fortune 500 CEOs in 2026 are women — a high-water mark driven by internal promotions and strategic hires despite some high-profile exits. This gives Lego a chance to comment on its commitment to inspiring girls and boys in the UK and globally to build leadership skills through creative play and STEM-focused sets that help expand the pipeline of future leaders.
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The record rise in women leading Fortune 500 firms is a major business story on gender leadership where Lego could credibly comment on diversity in STEM play and its efforts to inspire girls into engineering and leadership.
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