Head of Board & Committee Affairs

Head of Board & Committee Affairs

The Head of Board & Committee Affairs is a pivotal role responsible for facilitating the smooth operation of the Board of Directors and its sub-committees, maintaining robust corporate governance, ensuring statutory compliance, and providing strategic administrative and advisory support to the Chairman and Board members.

• Board & Committee Operations Management: Oversee the end-to-end process of all Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, logistics, and technology setup. Prepare, review, and distribute meeting agendas, board packs, and presentations. Attend meetings and accurately document minutes and resolutions. Track and follow up on action items and decisions. Organize and manage AGMs and EGMs.
• Corporate Governance & Compliance: Ensure the Board and its Committees comply with all relevant legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements. Develop, maintain, and update the Corporate Governance Manual, Board Charters, and Committee Terms of Reference. Monitor and manage conflicts of interest. Facilitate annual performance evaluations.
• Stakeholder Communication & Advisory: Serve as the central point of contact and trusted advisor for Board members. Facilitate effective communication between the Board and the C-suite. Provide guidance on corporate governance best practices and emerging trends.
• Onboarding & Member Support: Design and execute comprehensive induction and onboarding programs. Arrange continuous training and development programs. Manage remuneration and compensation processes.
• Documentation & Record Keeping: Maintain highly confidential and secure statutory books, registers, and official records. Ensure the safe custody of the company seal and official governance documents.

Qualifications & Experience: A Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Corporate Governance, or a related field is required (Master’s degree is preferred). Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in corporate governance, legal affairs, or a board secretariat role, with at least 3 years in a leadership/managerial capacity. Professional certification in Corporate Governance or Corporate Secretaryship is highly desirable.