A survey from the Bridge Group in September looking into socio-economic diversity in the real estate sector found that white men dominated senior positions in the industry, taking up 64% of places. On average, 45% of employees of participating organisations attended an independent or selective state school – with the range going from 39% to 71%.  As a search firm to the investment management industry, we make it our priority to drive diversity at all touch points in the selection process.  It's challenging but necessary if we are to make a real impact on how businesses shape their future.  Diversity isn't just about female leadership, it means so much more and there's a long way to go but significant progress is being made.