Institute of Directors

ICDM and IoD UK Unite to Drive Board Excellence

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 3月 26, 2024

By fostering this alliance between the two organisations, ICDM and IoD UK are looking to leverage their shared resolve to advance corporate governance and board leadership excellence as well as to promote best practices and knowledge exchange to achieve several goals to benefit their respective members.

Key Points: 
  • By fostering this alliance between the two organisations, ICDM and IoD UK are looking to leverage their shared resolve to advance corporate governance and board leadership excellence as well as to promote best practices and knowledge exchange to achieve several goals to benefit their respective members.
  • The access that ICDM members will have to the services and offerings by the IoD UK through this partnership will prove invaluable and we foresee a significant influence in corporate director and leadership excellence."
  • This would further allow board talents on the ASEAN Directors Registry to offer themselves to interested organisations from ASEAN as well as the UK.
  • It is particularly advantageous as it can help support those with business relations in Malaysia (& ASEAN) and the UK, through the reciprocal membership benefits between ICDM and IoD UK.

ICDM Survey Reveals Imperative for Boards in ASEAN to Realign Priorities Towards More Effective and Sustainable Governance

Retrieved on: 
金曜日, 2月 23, 2024

of ICDM emphasised, ?Amidst the ongoing economic challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to navigating leadership in the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia.

Key Points: 
  • of ICDM emphasised, ?Amidst the ongoing economic challenges, we remain steadfast in our commitment to navigating leadership in the dynamic landscape of Southeast Asia.
  • Governance is coming into focus on a more profound level in the wake of heightened stakeholders?
  • These include:
    (i) To Realign Board Agenda and Set Priorities Right: Boards often cling to outdated approaches, looking at things through yesterday?s lens and failing to adapt to changing circumstances.
  • In addition to the 2024 ASEAN Board Trends report, ICDM also announced the formation of an ASEAN Directors Registry under the ASEAN IOD Network initiative.

MBH CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS IAN ELSEY, KEVIN HANBURY, PETER LAWRENCE & SIMON MARTIN  

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 11月 7, 2023

MBH CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS IAN ELSEY, KEVIN HANBURY, PETER LAWRENCE & SIMON MARTIN

Key Points: 
  • MBH CORPORATION ANNOUNCES NEW BOARD MEMBERS IAN ELSEY, KEVIN HANBURY, PETER LAWRENCE & SIMON MARTIN
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • [London, 30 October 2023], MBH Corporation plc (MBH), a diversified investment holding company, has today announced the addition of four new senior board members, with immediate effect, bringing significant further global experience to its Board.
  • Ian Elsey, Kevin Hanbury, Peter Lawrence & Simon Martin all join the MBH Board, meaning that the Board now comprises six members also including Paul Seabridge [Chair & CEO] and Mo Miah [Executive Director].
  • Since 1997, Ian has been CEO of the MBH Group company Gaysha and active director of GS Contracts delivering quality construction, refurbishment and specialist joinery services.

ICDM: Professionalising of Board Leadership and Directorship Key to Catalysing Performance and Excellence in Businesses

Retrieved on: 
水曜日, 6月 28, 2023

Overall, the membership base has grown 13-fold and 8-fold respectively for individual and corporate membership, compared to when ICDM concluded its first-year performance in 2018.

Key Points: 
  • Overall, the membership base has grown 13-fold and 8-fold respectively for individual and corporate membership, compared to when ICDM concluded its first-year performance in 2018.
  • To contextualise, ICDM's annual membership growth rate amongst other institutes of directors (IoD) in the region is second only to Australia and New Zealand.
  • Board & Directors Effectiveness Evaluation (BDEE): Completed 20 external board and directors board evaluations, a 33% rise from the previous reporting period.
  • For more information on ICDM membership and how it can benefit the directorship journey, please visit https://icdm.com.my/.

IMA Names Mike DePrisco New President and CEO

Retrieved on: 
木曜日, 4月 6, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer. DePrisco succeeds Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, who admirably served in the role for nearly 15 years. DePrisco joined IMA on April 3, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As President and CEO, DePrisco will oversee all of IMA's strategies, initiatives, and operations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mike to IMA and look forward to him leading the organization's growth with his cross-functional and cross-business perspectives," said McNally.
  • "Coupled with his global experience in leading associations with thousands of members and certification holders, along with hundreds of chapters, IMA's future is bright with Mike as our President and CEO."

IMA Names Mike DePrisco New President and CEO

Retrieved on: 
木曜日, 4月 6, 2023

DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer. DePrisco succeeds Jeff Thomson, CMA, CSCA, CAE, who admirably served in the role for nearly 15 years. DePrisco joined IMA on April 3, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • DUBAI, UAE, April 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- IMA® (Institute of Management Accountants), the association of accountants and financial professionals in business, announced the appointment of Mike DePrisco as President and Chief Executive Officer.
  • As President and CEO, DePrisco will oversee all of IMA's strategies, initiatives, and operations.
  • "We are delighted to welcome Mike to IMA and look forward to him leading the organization's growth with his cross-functional and cross-business perspectives," said McNally.
  • "Coupled with his global experience in leading associations with thousands of members and certification holders, along with hundreds of chapters, IMA's future is bright with Mike as our President and CEO."

Heliogen Announces Updates to Strengthen Its Board and Drive Implementation of Strategic Plan and Growth Initiatives

Retrieved on: 
月曜日, 3月 6, 2023

Heliogen, Inc. (NYSE: HLGN) (the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology, today announced updates to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) to accelerate the successful implementation of the Company’s strategic plan, pursue growth initiatives and enhance value for shareholders.

Key Points: 
  • Heliogen, Inc. (NYSE: HLGN) (the “Company”), a leading provider of AI-enabled concentrating solar energy technology, today announced updates to its Board of Directors (the “Board”) to accelerate the successful implementation of the Company’s strategic plan, pursue growth initiatives and enhance value for shareholders.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230306005764/en/
    Roger A. Lazarus has been appointed a member of the Board, effective March 2, 2023.
  • Mr. Lazarus, a Chartered Accountant (ICAEW), brings valuable financial and operational expertise across both developed and emerging markets.
  • “I am committed to working closely with our Corporate Strategy Committee as we focus on executing our strategic plan and propelling our growth initiatives forward,” said Christie Obiaya.

Pushpay’s Women’s Leadership Exploration and Development Group to Host Public Event on International Women’s Day

Retrieved on: 
木曜日, 2月 16, 2023

Attendees can expect to hear perspectives on how to navigate leadership within male-dominated fields, and how to carve a place for themselves as an executive with a voice.

Key Points: 
  • Attendees can expect to hear perspectives on how to navigate leadership within male-dominated fields, and how to carve a place for themselves as an executive with a voice.
  • Speakers include:
    Lovina McMurchy, Chief Operating Officer, kry10.com: Lovina has spent 20 years as a global technology executive with experience ranging across product development, go-to-market execution and P&L management.
  • She is also a member of the Institute of Directors and serves on several private company boards in the technology space.
  • The event is organized by Pushpay’s Women’s Leadership Exploration and Development (WLEAD) group, an internal Employee Resource Group that was founded in 2017 to provide women and men opportunities for growth, inspiration and leadership.

Sigma7 Expands Advisory Board with Four New Appointments

Retrieved on: 
火曜日, 2月 7, 2023

In bolstering its Advisory Board of respected, world-class leaders from military, national security and industry backgrounds, the company expands its ability to help the world’s most critical organizations assess, mitigate and respond to risk.

Key Points: 
  • In bolstering its Advisory Board of respected, world-class leaders from military, national security and industry backgrounds, the company expands its ability to help the world’s most critical organizations assess, mitigate and respond to risk.
  • “We are honored to welcome four outstanding government and industry leaders to Sigma7’s Advisory Board.
  • Tom Cosentino, and Dr. Nadia Schadlow on Sigma7’s Advisory Board.
  • He has extensive mining executive and board experience and is a long-time Fellow of the Institute of Directors (UK).

Avectas announces the appointment of Dr. Ann Brady as Chief Business Officer

Retrieved on: 
水曜日, 2月 1, 2023

DUBLIN, Ireland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avectas , a cell engineering technology business, announces the appointment of Dr. Ann Brady as Chief Business Officer (CBO) following the successful launch of its Solupore® Platform for the manufacture of Next-Generation Gene-Modified Cell Therapies with Superior Cell Health and Functionality.

Key Points: 
  • DUBLIN, Ireland and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Avectas , a cell engineering technology business, announces the appointment of Dr. Ann Brady as Chief Business Officer (CBO) following the successful launch of its Solupore® Platform for the manufacture of Next-Generation Gene-Modified Cell Therapies with Superior Cell Health and Functionality.
  • Dr. Brady has been a member of Avectas’ Board of Directors since 2016.
  • Ann most recently served as President, Theravance Biopharma Ireland and previously held senior executive roles at Shire, plc and élan Corporation, plc.
  • Michael Maguire added: "I would like to thank Daniel for his important contribution to Avectas and wish him well in his future endeavors.”