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 . 14/08/2018 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 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 .