The Crypto Valley Association in Switzerland has decided to elect two female board members to diversify its male-dominated leadership. The vote scheduled for September 20 has attracted an unexpected number of nominations – 43. The women will fill similar roles to those of the current members, including co-chairing working groups and interacting with authorities and other organizations.
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Female Board Members to Have Same Responsibilities
The Swiss Crypto Valley Association (CVA), a Zug-based organization working to promote the crypto and blockchain industry, has announced its decision to elect two women to its board. The move is aimed at breathing new life into the male-dominated leadership, Swissinfo reported, quoting the association. “The measure will be no mere window-dressing exercise,” said Leeanne Abapo Senn, member of CVA’s diversity taskforce, elaborating:
We want to create a space that works for everyone rather than just carry on with the same old boys’ club and their cronies. Our objective is to elevate the dynamic women who have contributed to the Crypto Valley and to create a stronger, more inclusive ecosystem.
The CVA also noted that the election of the women “will serve to strengthen the association through a diversity of perspectives, experience and skills.” The new board members will fill similar roles to those of their male colleagues. These include co-chairing working groups, interacting with other Swiss and foreign organizations, and receiving international delegations. They will take responsibilities related to presenting the CVA and Zug’s Crypto Valley at external events while supporting the association’s own local and international initiatives.
CVA Board to Be Expanded to 7 Members
The board membership will be expanded from five to seven during a general meeting scheduled for September
