Ruth Sealy

Dr. Ruth Sealy is a Visiting Professor at the Cranfield School of Management (Cranfield University). She has extensive industry experience as a Managing Director in the tourism sector and later as a Business Psychology Consultant for firms like Airbus and the Bank for International Settlements. Her research focuses on gender diversity in corporate leadership, particularly through her leadership of the annual Female FTSE Report since 2007, analyzing boardroom gender dynamics globally. She has authored/co-authored influential papers on women's leadership, intersectional identity work, and organizational demography, winning awards at major management conferences.

• Education: Doctorate in organizational behavior (focus on role models for female directors in investment banks)
• Affiliations: Member of editorial boards for Gender in Management, Chartered Member of British Psychological Society, and Institute of Directors

Her work bridges academia and practice, with policy impacts seen in government-backed reports and media citations worldwide. Key themes include the trickle-down effects of gender quotas, intersectional challenges for BAME women, and identity flexing strategies. She lectures on MBA/MSc programs and collaborates internationally on diversity initiatives.

Publications span journals like Leadership Quarterly, Gender, Work & Organization, and Corporate Governance, with contributions to edited volumes on gender and leadership. Her research emphasizes actionable insights for organizational change and inclusive policymaking.