Speaking during the Women in Financial and Banking Sector Conference in Bahrain , Deutsche Bank Group global head of diversity and inclusion Guelabatin Sun said that gender equality could add $ 13 trillion to the global economy . Sun commented that studies have shown that companies get a 33 % improvement in return on investment when more women join their board of directors . The conference marked the start of a year - long campaign being held as part of the 2015 Bahraini Women ’s Day celebrations to highlight and promote the role and achievements of women in the financial and banking sector .
Speaking during the Women in Financial and Banking Sector Conference in Bahrain, Deutsche Bank Group global head of diversity and inclusion Guelabatin Sun said that gender equality could add $13 trillion to the global economy. Sun commented that studies have shown that companies get a 33% improvement in return on investment when more women join their board of directors. The conference marked the conclusion of a year-long campaign being held as part of the 2015 Bahraini Women’s Day celebrations to showcase and promote the role and achievements of women in the financial and banking sector.