PEOPLE | DIVERSITY
But just as the government is an important facilitator for wide-scale change in the Kingdom , so too family businesses have a key role to play in supporting women ’ s progress – especially given that they make up 64 % of private-sector companies , employ 52 % of the population , and contribute 32 % to the Kingdom ’ s GDP .
“ Family businesses have an important role to play in being torch bearers for change ”
Kholoud Mousa Partner and Head of DEI , KPMG Saudi Arabia
Advancement of women in family businesses The fact is , because of the family dynamics , these businesses are uniquely positioned to create opportunities for women to advance more quickly . Unlike in other companies , where women may feel shut out of the conversation for leadership roles , women in
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