Bacardi Among “Top Companies for Women” by Forbes in 2024
Bacardi Limited has achieved a major milestone on Forbes’ 2024 list of the World’s Top Companies for Women.
Marking its third consecutive year on the prestigious list, Bacardi has risen nearly 200 spots from last year to secure the #132 position. This accomplishment highlights the company’s ongoing commitment to progress and makes it the sole pure spirits company recognized on this year’s list.
Women in Leadership is a core pillar of Bacardi’s Belonging program, which aims to foster an environment of fairness and equal opportunity for all. Belonging at Bacardi is a global initiative dedicated to supporting underrepresented groups, including women, in the spirits industry through tailored programs, development opportunities, and more.
“The work we do to maintain a positive workplace at Bacardi matters and makes a difference to our people,” said Leila Stansfield, Global Belonging Lead and Head of Global Travel Retail for Bacardi.
“At Bacardi, we seek to keep raising the bar and are continuously pushing to be better and do better as we build a pipeline of talent and a roadmap for future generations of leaders.”
Bacardi upholds gender equity across recruitment, turnover, pay, engagement, and sense of belonging, with women holding 43% of leadership positions. The company is committed to balanced representation in its core development programs, which are designed to advance talent within Bacardi. Additionally, Bacardi partners with industry associations that provide resources and programming for women and supports community initiatives aimed at creating workplace opportunities for women, both within and beyond the spirits industry.
Produced in partnership with market research firm Statista, the ranking is based largely on survey responses from approximately 100,000 women working for multinational corporations across 37 countries. The Forbes list research rated companies across a series of gender-related topics, willingness to recommend the company, workplace satisfaction, and more. It also considers public opinion through a women-only survey and looks at the makeup of leadership.
“This recognition by Forbes reflects our collective efforts to create an environment where top talent can thrive. As a leader in the spirits industry, we have a responsibility to set the tone and create the opportunities for everyone to succeed,” said Scott Northcutt, SVP Human Resources, Bacardi Limited.
About Bacardi Limited
Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, produces, markets, and distributes spirits and wines. The Bacardi Limited portfolio comprises more than 200 brands and labels, including BACARDÍ® rum, PATRÓN® tequila, GREY GOOSE® vodka, DEWAR’S® Blended Scotch whisky, BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin, MARTINI® vermouth and sparkling wines, CAZADORES® 100% blue agave tequila, and other leading and emerging brands including WILLIAM LAWSON’S® Scotch whisky, D’USSÉ® Cognac, ANGEL’S ENVY® American straight whiskey, and ST-GERMAIN® elderflower liqueur.
Founded more than 162 years ago in Santiago de Cuba, family-owned Bacardi Limited currently employs more than 8,000, operates production facilities in 11 countries and territories, and sells its brands in more than 160 markets. Bacardi Limited refers to the Bacardi group of companies, including Bacardi International Limited. Visit http://www.bacardilimited.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Instagram.
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