The Leaderboard

The Leaderboard is a national network of member organizations focused on the advancement of women to the boardroom. We believe that businesses lead — and businesses win — when they strengthen their boards with diversified female talent. Our nationally recognized network of female executives is inclusive of over independent board directors, those actively preparing for board service and women professionals across all disciplines, backgrounds and industries who are gaining key skills in governance and corporate oversight. Sharing knowledge and best practices across the nation, The Leaderboard increases access to exceptional executive women for exceptional companies. Established in 2004 as the Interorganizational Network (ION), we rebranded in 2023 as the organization as The Leaderboard to bring greater awareness to and amplify our reputation for aggregating top board talent. Representing major metropolitan areas across the US and tens of thousands of women working in management and professional roles across the nation, The Leaderboard provides a forum where women’s leadership organizations can leverage best practices, share thought leadership and research, and expand our influence nationally in support of the common vision of a balanced corporate boardroom. Our organization also works with corporations and search firms to identify potential board candidates that meet a breadth of corporate board skills. The Leaderboard reaches across organizational differences and agendas to stimulate collaborative action within its own ranks and in partnership with other like-minded groups. The Leaderboard can connect and rally disparate organizations to provide a national platform and voice for collaboration, education, advocacy and outreach for the advancement of women across corporate America and to influence collective approaches for positive change.