Are you equipped to operate effectively in today’s boardrooms? The Board Director Readiness Program is designed to equip current and aspiring directors with the knowledge and skills needed to contribute effectively at board level. Strengthen your understanding of governance, strategy, and board responsibilities through high-quality content tailored to the Saudi context, while connecting and exchanging insights with fellow board professionals and leaders. Program Modules: • Role of the Board Director and the Board • Strategy for Board Directors • Leadership for Board Directors • Finance for Board Directors • Governance and Legal Framework • Company Law in Saudi Arabia 📅 Riyadh (In person) 🔗 Register now: cfg.glueup.com/event/board-d…

Leading organizations use ESG reporting not just to measure performance, but to create it. The Beyond Compliance: ESG Reporting for Impact Program is a focused experience designed to help professionals strengthen ESG reporting practices and align sustainability efforts with strategic value creation. Develop practical approaches to ESG reporting, stakeholder transparency, and long-term impact measurement through high-quality content tailored to the Saudi context, while connecting and exchanging insights with fellow professionals and leaders. Program Modules: • ESG Fundamentals and Global Frameworks • ESG Reporting Standards and Regulatory Expectations • Materiality Assessment and Stakeholder Engagement • ESG Data, Metrics, and Performance Measurement • Sustainability Strategy and Long-Term Value Creation • ESG Reporting Challenges and Best Practices 📅 Riyadh (In person) 🔗 Register now: cfg.glueup.com/event/beyond-…

سعدنا بالمشاركة في هذا اللقاء وتأتي هذه المشاركة ضمن جهودنا المستمرة لنشر الوعي بممارسات الحوكمة الفعّالة، وتعزيز فهم أدوار ومسؤوليات مجالس الإدارة ولجانها، بما يسهم في الارتقاء بالممارسات المؤسسية وتبادل الخبرات والمعرفة. نشكر الصندوق الصناعي على هذه الاستضافة، ونتطلع إلى المزيد من المبادرات التي تدعم بناء القدرات وتعزيز ثقافة الحوكمة في المملكة.

Not all Executive Chairs are the same. Understanding the archetype matters as much as the job title. Read the full paper: cfg.sa/publications/executiv… Register today to stay informed about our newest publications and updates: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

Board expectations of the Board Secretary are evolving. Are you equipped to meet them? The Board Secretary Program is a comprehensive experience designed to equip governance professionals with the frameworks, tools, and practical expertise needed to operate effectively within Saudi and international governance systems. Strengthen governance practices, enhance board operations, and support effective stakeholder engagement through high-quality content tailored to the Saudi context, while connecting and exchanging insights with fellow governance professionals. Program Modules: • Foundations of Corporate Governance and the Three Lines Model • Regulatory Requirements for Boards and the Board Secretary • Board Secretary Roles and Responsibilities • Deep Dive into Board Secretary Duties • Investor Relations • Board Evaluation and Succession • Capstone Simulation and Action Planning 📅 Riyadh (In person) 🔗 Register now: cfg.glueup.com/event/board-s…

Need the full Board Director Readiness Program, condensed in 6 days? The Accelerated Board Director Readiness Program is an intensive experience designed for busy executives seeking to gain the essential boardroom competencies of our Board Director Readiness Program within a condensed timeframe. Participants develop the governance, strategy, leadership, and finance capabilities required for effective board performance. Strengthen your boardroom effectiveness, sharpen decision-making, and enhance strategic oversight, through high-quality content tailored to the Saudi context, while connecting and exchanging insights with a high-caliber network of peers and leaders. Program Modules: • Role of the Board Director and the Board • Strategy for Board Directors • Leadership for Board Directors • Finance for Board Directors • Governance and Legal Framework • Company Law in Saudi Arabia 📅 Riyadh (In person) 🔗 Register now: cfg.glueup.com/event/acceler…

Across 76% of jurisdictions, regulation requires or recommends that Chairs separate themselves from executive responsibilities. But in the US, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy, the Executive Chair remains an accepted model. In your perspective, what are your thoughts on this? Read the full paper: cfg.sa/publications/executiv… Register today to stay informed about our newest publications and updates: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

As your family business grows, is your governance evolving with it? The Corporate Governance for Family Businesses in Saudi Arabia Program is a 3-day program Led by Akram Okeili, Family Business Expert: Advised & fully transformed more than 70 Saudi & 15 regional Families, this program is designed to support founders, board members, and next-generation leaders in building resilient governance structures. Participants will gain practical insights to navigate succession, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure long-term sustainability across generations. Program Modules: • The Family Business Landscape in Saudi Arabia • Legal and Regulatory Framework • Family Governance Structures • Governance Bodies and Decision-Making • Succession Planning and Leadership Transition • Governance Risks and Conflict Management • International Best Practices and Global Benchmarks • From Governance to Sustainability 📅 Riyadh (In person) 🔗 Register now: cfg.glueup.com/event/160146

Is it good governance for a company to have an Executive Chair, i.e. a Chair with management responsibilities.

Should the Chair combine board leadership with executive responsibilities? This remains one of the most contested questions in modern corporate governance. In the United States, such arrangements are relatively common, whether through a combined Chair and CEO structure or an Executive Chair. In contrast, the United Kingdom and much of Europe strongly discourage, and in some cases prohibit, any blending of chair and executive authority in order to preserve independent oversight. The latest report from the Center for Governance examines the Executive Chair structure in depth. Within this hybrid arrangement, the Chair retains formal responsibility for leading the board whilst also assuming clearly defined executive functions. Contrary to much conventional wisdom, the evidence suggests that this structure can add meaningful value in specific contexts, particularly during leadership transitions, major organizational transformations, or periods of crisis, when continuity, credibility and experienced oversight are critical. There are governance risks. The arrangement can concentrate authority and blur accountability between Chair and CEO if poorly designed. Strong safeguards are therefore essential, including precise role delineation, enhanced board independence and robust evaluation mechanisms. But under the right conditions, Executive Chairmanship can represent a legitimate and effective option within the spectrum of chairmanship models. For Saudi Arabia, the strategic question is whether a clearly specified and tightly governed Executive Chair framework could, in time, be accommodated within its Corporate Governance Regulations. Read the full paper: cfg.sa/publications/executiv… Register today to stay informed about our newest publications and updates: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

في أيام يتجدد فيها معنى العطاء والامتنان.. يتقدم مركز الحوكمة بأحر التهاني وأصدق التبريكات لعملائنا الكرام وشركائنا المميزين والمجتمع بأسره، بمناسبة حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك أعاده الله علينا وعليكم بالخير والأمن والازدهار.

Does your board disclose the age distribution of its directors?

استكشف بحثنا حول التنوع العمري في مجالس الإدارة. اطّلع على التقرير كاملًا: cfg.sa/publications/age-dive… سجّل اليوم للبقاء على اطلاع بأحدث إصداراتنا وتحديثاتنا: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

Explore our research on age diversity in the boardroom Read the full paper: cfg.sa/publications/age-dive… Register today to stay informed about our newest publications and updates: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

التنوع العمري ليس مجرد تركيبة ديموغرافية، بل هو فرصة حوكمة حقيقية. حمّل الورقة البيضاء لاكتشاف استراتيجيات عملية لبناء مجلس إدارة يتمتع بتنوع عمري فعّال. اطّلع على التقرير كاملًا: cfg.sa/publications/age-dive… سجّل اليوم للبقاء على اطلاع بأحدث إصداراتنا وتحديثاتنا: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

Age diversity is not just demographics. It's a governance opportunity. Download the whitepaper to discover practical strategies for building an age-diverse board. Read the full paper: cfg.sa/publications/age-dive… Register today to stay informed about our newest publications and updates: centerforgovernance.aidaform…

What is the biggest barrier to age diversity on boards today?

We’re pleased to have successfully concluded the IPO Program, a focused and highly practical experience designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the Initial Public Offering (IPO) journey. Over two intensive days, participants explored key aspects of IPO readiness, structuring, pricing, and execution, gaining practical insights into supporting companies seeking growth through public markets. Thank you to all participants and speakers for your engagement and commitment, and we look forward to welcoming you to other impactful programs ahead.