There are concerns about the lack of progress of women entering key executive roles despite rises, a new report has suggested. 

Although Cranfield University’s Female FTSE Board Report 2022 - supported by big four accountancy firm EY – showed the number of women on FTSE 100 boards has continued to rise this year by 40 percent.

However, it suggests the increase has been driven by boards appointing female non-executive directors (NEDs) to comply with ta...