Gender Diversity In Corporate Leadership

Introduction

The transposition of EU Directive 2022/2381 through Law 5178/2025 reinforces Greece's commitment to enhancing gender diversity in corporate leadership roles, in alignment with the EU's gender equality objectives.

By mandating quotas, transparent reporting, and sanctions for non-compliance, the new Greek law compels listed and qualifying non-listed entities to prioritize gender-balanced boards. By incorporating these measures into governance frameworks, Greece is advancing equitable representation, aligning corporate practices with broader societal and EU goals.

Specifically, Law 5178/2025, effective from February 14, 2025, amends Law 4706/2020 (on listed companies), Law 4548/2018 (on non-listed sociétés anonymes), and Law 3429/2005 (on public enterprises). As such, it extends the provisions of the Directive to non-listed companies and non-listed public enterprises with 250+ employees, a turnover of €50 million+, or a balance sheet total of €43