MEIoD Governance Conversation: Corporate Governance for investments and IPOs
The upcoming MEIoD Governance Conversation is geared towards addressing critical governance challenges faced by companies transitioning to public markets or attracting new investors.
Directors attending this event can expect discussions on balancing family control with public company requirements, determining governance structures that align with both family and public interests, maintaining cultural values while meeting international standards, managing resistance during the transition period, implementing necessary support systems, identifying key governance risks during an IPO, safeguarding family interests, and establishing appropriate risk management controls.
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MEIoD Governance Conversation: Audit Committee and New Arising Risks
This timely MEIoD Governance Conversation addresses critical challenges faced by Audit Committees as they navigate an increasingly complex risk landscape. As corporate environments evolve rapidly, Audit Committees must adapt their oversight approaches to maintain effective governance.
- Best practices for balancing traditional financial oversight with emerging risk domains
- Strategies for effective communication between the Audit Committee and the full board
- Approaches to oversight of complex issues including cybersecurity, ESG reporting, and post-acquisition integration
- Techniques for prioritizing committee agendas and optimizing limited meeting time
- Methods for evaluating committee composition to ensure appropriate expertise for evolving risks
- Frameworks for clear delineation of responsibilities between the Audit Committee, other committees, and management
MEIoD Governance Conversation: Shareholder Activism in the Middle East
Shareholder activism is rapidly reshaping corporate governance in the Middle East, driven by ESG priorities, economic diversification, and growing foreign investor influence. This MEIoD Governance Conversation examines how boards and executives can proactively engage with activist investors, align stakeholder expectations, and turn potential conflicts into opportunities for sustainable value creation. Join regional experts to explore actionable strategies for navigating activism in the GCC’s evolving regulatory and cultural landscape.
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MEIoD Governance Conversation: The New Wave of Reputational Risks
Reputation is no longer just about brand management—it’s a governance priority. In an age of AI-driven misinformation, viral social media crises, and heightened ESG scrutiny, boards and leaders must rethink how they anticipate, mitigate, and respond to reputational threats. This governance conversation unpacks the evolving risk landscape and equips decision-makers with strategies to protect stakeholder trust and organizational value.
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