Daversa Ranks on Best Workplaces for Women List
The firm secures the 28th spot on the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list.
Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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Daversa has been named to the 2026 Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list, landing at number 28. The ranking recognizes the firm for its commitment to delivering positive workplace experiences for its female employees.
Why it matters
The list highlights companies that prioritize female representation and leadership, serving as a benchmark for corporate equity. It identifies firms that provide consistent support for women at various levels of their organizational structure.
Women comprise 62% of the workforce at Daversa, with women holding 65% of leadership positions and 90% of Managing Director roles. Eligibility for the list requires at least one female C-suite executive and that women represent at least 20% of non-executive management.
The players
Daversa
This San Francisco-based firm is recognized for its high percentage of women in leadership and Managing Director roles.
Fortune
This global business magazine publishes annual lists identifying the best companies for employees and workplace culture.
Great Place To Work
This research and consulting firm analyzes employee survey data to certify and rank organizations based on workplace culture.
The details
The ranking was determined by Great Place To Work, which analyzed survey responses from more than 640,000 women. Companies were evaluated using 60 employee experience questions from the Great Place To Work Trust Index Survey.
Timeline
Fortune released the 2026 Best Workplaces for Women list on October 28, 2026.
Culture Shift
This recognition reflects a broader trend of companies prioritizing gender parity and leadership opportunities for women. It highlights how businesses are increasingly measured by their ability to foster inclusive environments against the benchmarks set by the Fortune Best Workplaces for Women list.
For prospective employees, this ranking serves as an indicator of a workplace that maintains high standards for female representation and leadership. It allows job seekers to identify firms where women occupy a significant majority of management and executive roles.
The takeaway
Companies that integrate women into the majority of leadership and executive roles often foster stronger workplace cultures. Implementing consistent employee experience surveys can help firms identify and maintain these high standards for inclusivity.
Further reading
For more information on trends impacting the professional lives of women, visit the Women’s Issues section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by VentureBeat.
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