What is a Fortune 500 company? The story behind the list The Fortune 500 is the ranking of the largest companies in the U.S. based on revenue. Fortune · Mar 7, 2024
The average tenure of a Fortune 500 CFO is on a downward trend, a new analysis from Spencer Stuart finds The research takes a look at the tenure, diversity, and experiences across 11 C-suite roles. Fortune · Dec 14, 2023
Women hold 10% of Fortune 500 CEO jobs, a sign that companies recognize the value of diverse leadership Twelve Fortune 500 companies brought on new female CEOs in the past year. Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Women CEOs run 10.4% of Fortune 500 companies. A quarter of the 52 leaders became CEO in the last year Companies are seeking agile leaders, and women fit the bill: "They're resilient, adaptable, and have to be pioneers." Fortune · Jun 5, 2023
Karen Lynch got the big job at CVS. Now comes the big challenge: Vaccinate America The new CVS Health chief is the highest-ranking female CEO ever to appear in the Fortune 500—just in time for the company’s most important mission yet. Fortune · Mar 15, 2021