Professor Marian Baird named in top 100 people in gender policy

Professor Marian Baird from the University of Sydney Business School has been named one of the world's most influential people in gender policy by Apolitical. The University of Sydney Business School' s Professor Marian Baird has been named one of the world's most influential people in gender equality policy by Apolitical , a London based network, which assists public servants to resolve major social challenges. Professor Baird shares the top 100 list with Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Malala Yousafzai; UN Deputy Secretary General, Amina Mohammed; former Australian Prime Minister, Julia Gillard; Lord Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, and Canadian Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau. All have been recognised for their pioneering work in gender policy in government, politics, academia, philanthropy, international organisations, NGOs and advocacy. "It's time to celebrate the people making our societies fairer and better to live in for everybody," said Apolitical CEO Robyn Scott. The Dean of the Business School, Professor Greg Whitwell, congratulated Professor Baird on the Apolitical listing and commended her devotion to gender equality. "Professor Baird's work strongly reflects the Business School's commitment to gender as well as cultural diversity and inclusion," Professor Whitwell said.