Managers should take note that "a raft of research published over the last decade has shown that gender diversity and the right balance of talent can be a contributing factor to business performance, so there is a strong business case to ensure that we nurture female talent from the very start of their careers", said Ms Jackson.
This lack of diversity of opinion is a shame and, I believe, is a significant factor in explaining why the agency has lost so much of the credibility it once enjoyed.