Aviva's CEO Had No Problem with Criticism...Until It Becomes Sexist

At one of her first Annual General Meetings as CEO of Aviva, Amanda Blanc faced sexist comments from shareholders — live, in front of investors. She could have chosen to ignore it. Instead, Blanc spoke out publicly, sparking a wider conversation about the treatment of female leaders at the top of business. “Criticize me for my decisions… but not for being a woman.” Watch the latest episode of "Executive Decisions with Steve Sedgwick" on the link below to hear how that moment reflects a broader principle that has shaped her career: knowing when something isn’t right — and acting on it. #CNBC #CNBCPodcast #ExecutiveDecisions ----- Subscribe: @cnbci CNBC International Live: @cnbcinternationalive LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/cnbc-international/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cnbci Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cnbcinternational Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnbcinternational/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cnbcinternational X: https://twitter.com/CNBCi Telegram: https://t.me/cnbci WhatsApp: https://bit.ly/CNBCiWhatsApp