Swiss Broadcasting Corporation faces backlash over all-male leadership picks
The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG) has faced sharp criticism over its latest Executive Board appointments. All three new members are men, leaving just one woman—apart from Director General Susanne Wille—on the board. Employees and lower management have expressed frustration, calling the lack of gender diversity a step backwards.
Before the current appointments, the SRG Executive Board had no women at all. Wille's response to the backlash was that the organisation had simply 'hired the best.' She also urged more women to be promoted from lower management levels.
The decision has sparked widespread debate about gender equality within SRG. Employees, particularly in lower management, reacted with irritation and disbelief. Some claimed Wille's recruitment was worse than any male predecessor, arguing women were only included in HR and communications for appearances. SRG has now promised improvements, with future appointments—including the next RTR management succession—expected to address the imbalance. However, the latest selections have left many questioning whether real change will follow.
The controversy highlights ongoing concerns about gender representation at SRG. With only one woman remaining on the Executive Board, pressure is growing for concrete action. The organisation's next steps will determine whether its promises lead to meaningful progress.
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