Role of CFO in the boardroom
Antonio Chedrawy, CFO – Credit Risk Management and Growing Markets at Omnicom Media Group (MENA), brings his 20 years of hands-on experience to a discussion of the strategic relationship between the board and the CFO. He emphasizes the need for dynamic, proactive CFOs capable of acting as catalysts within their companies.
What’s on the boardroom agenda in 2021
After the disruption of the last 12 months, we’ve looked at how forward-thinking boards in the region are responding to the challenges posed by the “new normal”
Getting started with governance: a guide for SMEs
In this article, we look at a number of practical steps which SMEs in the Middle East can take as they start on the path to implementing corporate governance within their business.
The value of governance for SMEs
In this article, we look at what corporate governance means for SME owners and the various ways in which it can benefit them, regardless of the stage of development of their business.
Think slow – reducing the pressure to decide in the boardroom
In this article, we look at how companies and their boards can benefit when more time is allowed to consider issues and the pressure to make immediate decisions is reduced.
What’s your position, what’s your heading, leading vs lagging indicators
Effective performance management requires an understanding of both the status quo and likely future changes. Leading and lagging indicators are valuable tools for boards to achieve that.
How do you tell if someone is qualified to sit in the boardroom
The question of whether board membership should be viewed as a profession in the same way as law, finance, or medicine, and therefore require the awarding of qualifications by an independent body, is a subject of current global debate.
How future proof is your board
This article imagines a series of questions to put to your board members, to assess how well they are prepared for the future challenges and changes which may occur.
The Importance of a Code of Ethics in an Organization
In this article we look at why a code of ethics matters to a business, and how different countries in the Middle East codify and regulate corporate ethics.
Which type of board structure does my business need?
How is an advisory board different from a board of directors – and which one is right for your business? In this article, we look at the role and strengths of each type of board.
