Striving to create an organization, and by extension an industry, that truly reflects the diverse societies we work in has been a priority of ours for over a decade. Our aim for the last few years has been to reach 40% women or gender diverse (W/GD) [1] in tech roles globally. We achieved this goal in 2022-23 and remain close to it, but sustaining gender diversity is a significant challenge, and one that continues to evolve with our business. We will keep building on this strong foundation, focusing on equitable hiring, advancement and retention. Below we share the current proportion of W/GD across our business.
Gender is not the only dimension of diversity we focus on, of course, but it is one that we pay close attention to in every region. Beyond gender all regions where legally permissible focus on an additional dimension of diversity. These are based on race, disability, socio-economic background or other factors which are important in that geography.
All figures below are accurate as of December 31, 2025 and are updated at the end of each quarter.
Women or gender diverse (W/GD)
39%
36%
W/GD
Tech
By 'tech' roles we mean those actively involved in the creation of technology products/software. We have been working towards 40% as a goal.
62%
W/GD
Non tech
Those in roles that are non-tech, primarily operational and leadership roles.
25%
W/GD
Global management team
Our senior leadership group.
Beyond the numbers
Setting goals is an important way to remain on track and to hold ourselves accountable. But numbers aren’t our main focus: Genuine progress comes from weaving diversity, equity and inclusion into our everyday actions, business priorities and culture. You’ll find many stories of our programs of work, employee experiences, blogs and more throughout our website.
"For many years we have advocated for diversity in tech teams, specifically, because we know this is the path to innovative and inclusive tech products that genuinely serve all. While many companies track the diversity of their overall population, we believe it’s critical to focus on the diversity of the teams building and advising on technology, because this is where we can make the most impact. And we hope to inspire others to set themselves a similarly challenging goal."
– Rachel Laycock, Chief Technology Officer
Global gender diversity by grade
Adopting a holistic approach to our efforts in gender diversity also includes an emphasis on parity and advancement. We're proud that almost a third of our global management team are W/GD — ensuring diverse perspectives are represented in every decision made. Tracking advancement versus just overall numbers is key to ensuring the right and fair opportunities are provided to women or gender diverse employees across Thoughtworks.
Tech roles
31%
W/GD
Lead
25%
W/GD
Principal
31%
W/GD
Director
Operational and leadership roles
67%
W/GD
Lead
48%
W/GD
Principal
36%
W/GD
Director
25%
W/GD
Global management team
[1] Aim applies in all countries where legally permissible. W/GD are self-identified. Figures accurate as of December 31, 2025 and will be updated following the close of every quarter.
[2] These figures do not incorporate new acquisitions, which will be included in this report 18 months from their acquisition date to allow time to align to the DEI best practices of Thoughtworks.