According to data from Allshares’ latest About Pay Report, the number of female CEOs on Nasdaq Stockholm increased by six between 2024 and 2025. As of our most recent measurement in May 2025, 14.0% of CEOs on the Stockholm Stock Exchange are women, up from 12.4% in May 2024. While this marks progress, the overall level remains low in an international context.

“Global comparisons show Sweden as one of the world’s most gender-equal countries. But clearly not when it comes to CEO positions,” says Erika Andersson, Compensation Expert at Allshares.

She highlights factors such as the motherhood penalty and gendered expectations of leadership, which continue to influence who reaches top executive roles. According to her, perceptions of leadership traits often differ by gender, affecting how women are evaluated in senior roles.

Despite increased awareness, Di’s recent review shows that out of more than 100 CEO appointments announced on the Stockholm Stock Exchange during 2024 and 2025, only twelve were filled by women. At the same time, thirteen female CEOs stepped down, and only one of those positions was replaced by another woman.

Our data illustrates both meaningful progress and persistent structural barriers. The conversation about how Sweden can increase the number of women in top executive roles is far from over.

If you are interested in exploring these insights further, read more in the article below on Dagens Industri HERE!

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