The Committee of 200 is an invitation-only membership organization of successful women entrepreneurs and corporate leaders.

History

It was created in 1982 by a small handful of successful and powerful women in business, including fashion designer Kay Unger

Kay Unger

Kay Unger is an American fashion designer, currently she is the creative head and public face of Phoebe Company LLC and its brands; Kay Unger New York, Phoebe Couture, Unger by Kay Unger and Kay J’s by Kay Unger...

 and American comic book editor and executive Jenette Kahn

Jenette Kahn

Jenette Kahn is an American comic book editor and executive. She joined DC Comics in 1976 as publisher, and five years later was promoted to President. In 1989, she stepped down as publisher and assumed the title of Editor-in-Chief while retaining the office of president...

. Initially the grouping had worked successfully on raising over $200,000 for the National Association for Women Business Owners before deciding instead to create their own, international, network in order to try to connect women at the top of their respective businesses. This network then became the Committee of 200.

Present day

Today, the committee sees its role as one of fostering, celebrating and advancing women's leadership in business. It tries to ensure that women will continue to take significant and visible leadership roles by offering a large network of peers who provide mentoring, education and support for aspiring women leaders.

External links

• The Committee of 200 website