While board-level positions are still overwhelmingly held by white men, more women than ever before wield influence over the industry. Almost one in three of the 100 most influential people in media this year are women, up by over half on last year . However, men still dominate the most powerful positions in the industry according to the MediaGuardian two list. The increasing influence of technology companies, often headed by men, has done little to reverse the trend. Less than 10 per cent of the top 100 people are from Ofcom backgrounds. Researchers at BAME found that of the 55 people who sit on the key broadcasting boards just two ( 3.6 per cent ), at Ofcom and the BBC , were not white. When it comes to ethnic diversity British companies do far better than American ones. However, US tech giants are still largely dominated by white men.
Almost one in three of the 100 most influential people in media this year are women, up by over half on last year . However, men still dominate the most powerful positions in the industry according to the MediaGuardian two list. The increasing influence of technology companies, often headed by men, has done little to reverse the trend. Less than 10 per cent of the top 100 people are from Ofcom backgrounds. Researchers at BAME found that of the 55 people who sit on the key broadcasting boards just two ( 3.6 per cent ), at Ofcom and the BBC , were not white. When it comes to ethnic diversity British companies do far better than American ones. However, US tech giants are still largely dominated by white men.