The use of statistics in these articles is to highlight issues and obstacles not to recommend quotas.  The goal is to provide equal opportunity for women in leadership roles, especially in tech.  Not all woman want that but culture and toxic environments as obstacles need to be removed so every woman has the opportunity.

Leaders who proudly say they hire the best qualified person regardless of gender or pontificate about how their experience is different than what is provided in the statistics should not feel good on their high horse.  They need to take action to address the real obstacles faced by woman in other situations.  That would show leadership.  Otherwise, their words are empty platitudes.  @Ditchtator