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10 About Strategy and Governance Our People Our Business Our Outcome AppendixAt DKSH, our people are at the heart of our business because what sets us apart is our deep local knowledge coupled with our global perspective. We can only achieve that by embracing the diverse perspectives and ideas that our people bring. That%u2019s why more than half of our employees are women and why we have set strategic goals to increase the proportion of women in senior leadership. In 2023, women made up 34% of our senior leadership.One way that our company demonstrates its commitment to women is by providing a platform for female leaders to share their insights and experiences. On International Women%u2019s Day on March 8, 2023, we honored the diverse contributions that women from all corners of the world have made to DKSH%u2019s success by holding an online panel discussion. More than 290 participants from around the globe logged on to this event, which was open to employees in all markets, to learn more about how the speakers achieve a work-life balance. Via platforms like these, we aim to empower and support women in the workplace, with equal pay as our fundamental value. By ensuring equal pay for women, our purpose is to create a fair and inclusive work environment for all, embrace diversity, and further enable our talent to grow.In a Nutshell%u2023 DKSH marked International Women%u2019s Day with an online panel discussion showcasing the important role that women play at our company.%u2023 More than 290 people tuned in to learn more about how the panelists balance their personal and professional lives. Progress HighlightEmpowering and Supporting WomenIn 2023,women made up 3of our senior 4%leadership.Celebrating International Women%u2019s Day provided a platform to showcase the contribution of women at DKSH.%u201cDKSH%u2019s culture of advocacy and support for women in leadership really encouraged me to take on a key management role.%u201dCarole Lin, General Manager, Business Unit Performance Materials, Greater China & Head, Country Management, DKSH China See more:To learn about how we are supporting and empowering women, please turn to the Labor Practices and Human Rights chapter and the Sustainability Strategy chapter.