New director for Global Institute for Women’s Leadership

The changes will see GIWL move from the Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy (SSPP) to the King’s Business School, where Chung is also a professor of work and employment.

Campbell, who led the institute for six years, will take up a new role in the Department of Political Economy.

GIWL has been supported since its formation by SSPP while based in the Policy Institute, and both departments will continue to work with GIWL on key long-term research projects, particularly those focused on women’s leadership in politics and policy.

Campbell said: “I’m hugely proud of the work that the team have done in my time at GIWL – from developing our Changemakers programme and influencing government gender pay gap reporting around the world, to exploring changing attitudes to gender equality and researching what workplaces can do to better support women.

“I’m delighted that Professor Heejung Chung will be taking over from me at this critical time. Heejung is a renowned expert on the world of work and employment, and how it intersects with gender and other social inequalities.

“With this change in leadership, and a new home in the King’s Business School, GIWL will be ideally placed to engage directly with those who have the power to create change within organisations.”

Chung added: “In light of the changes we have seen around the world in terms of threats to women’s rights and the rise of misogynistic views, even among younger generations, there is an increased urgency for us to address the issue of gender equality and women’s leadership. That is why I am delighted to take on the role of the director of the King’s Global Institute for Women’s Leadership.

“We hope to be the leading voice in research and practice on topics around on how to improve women’s position in the workforce and society. For us, leadership isn’t about getting the few to reach top positions. Rather, it is about how we can change some of the most problematic structures in our labour market and society to create an environment where women and other intersectional marginalised communities can thrive.

“Having more women in leadership positions isn’t just good for women, it’s good for society as a whole. That is why we at GIWL will continue to strive to improve the position of women in society across the world.”