In today’s fast-changing corporate world, companies that embrace diversity in leadership don’t just meet quotas – they gain a competitive edge. But how can businesses successfully attract and retain top female executives?
In this insightful interview with Entrepreneur Mirror, France Dequilbec, the Managing Director at Female Executive Search, shares her expertise on breaking barriers in executive recruitment. With a deep understanding of the challenges women face in leadership, France discusses how Female Executive Search is driving change by connecting businesses with exceptional female executives across industries.
She reveals how companies can build a more inclusive leadership pipeline, the role of interim executives in navigating transformation, and why gender diversity is more than just a buzzword – it’s a business imperative.
Whether you’re an executive seeking new opportunities, a business leader striving for a more diverse boardroom, or an HR professional looking for fresh hiring strategies, this interview offers invaluable insights.

About Female Executive Search
Launched in 2001 by Patrick Mataix, an international successful entrepreneur, CEO Worldwide has earned a reputation for its capability to source, match and select the best C-level executives for urgent requirements – interim or permanent – with a strong expertise in cross-border placements.
In 2018, CEO Worldwide has created a platform dedicated to female leaders – www.female-executive-search.com – to promote executive gender balance at top management level and boards.
Today, CEO Worldwide and Female Executive Search have vetted more than 25,000 international executives covering 180 countries.