Driving Gender Parity: Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer, Women in Governance

In this powerful episode of TBCY’s Leaders Who Care series, we welcome Caroline Codsi, Founder & Chief Equity Officer of Women in Governance, for an inspiring conversation hosted by Mark Sadovnick. Caroline shares her remarkable journey from Beirut during the Lebanese Civil War to Paris and eventually Montreal, where she became a leading advocate for women’s leadership, gender equity, and inclusive workplaces. In this conversation, discover how Caroline’s experiences shaped her resilience and leadership philosophy, and how they inspired her to create Women in Governance to address systemic barriers affecting women in the workplace. She discusses the evolution of the organization, the creation of its Parity Certification in collaboration with McKinsey & Company, and why organizations must measure and address gaps in hiring, retention, promotion, and pay equity. Caroline also explores the business case for diversity, the importance of belonging and inclusion, the changing DEI landscape in Canada and the US, and lessons from her global speaking experiences. She opens up about her experience as a single mother, the values she instilled in her children, and the importance of balancing professional ambition with family and purpose. Whether you are passionate about gender equity, leadership, diversity, inclusion, or workplace transformation, this episode offers powerful insights and practical inspiration for creating a more equitable future.