Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges
January 27, 2021, 8:30 AM (South Africa Standard Time/GMT+2)
The COVID-19 pandemic and changing market dynamics have severely intensified the pressure on boards to embrace digital transformation in the boardroom. Because of this, the governance responsibilities of boards and corporate secretaries have become increasingly complex.
In this Webinar, you will learn from experts all over the world who will provide insights on digitalizing the boardroom from their own experiences and countries.
Join us in the webinar, as we attempt to answer the following questions:
- Why should you digitalize your boardroom?
- What are the advantages and benefits of your boardroom going digital?
- What challenges will board directors face when dealing with technology?
- How can directors overcome these challenges?
- What legal and compliance factors should you consider when you digitalize your boardroom?
- How can digitalization help in mitigating risks and promoting regulatory compliance?
This webinar is powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association.
Speakers
Raymond Lam, FCS CEO,
Drewcorp Services Pte Ltd.
Raymond leads DrewCorp Services, which provides chartered secretaries, corporate administration, immigration, document process, notary public and scrutineer services to corporate and individual clients of Drew & Napier and other businesses operating in and outside Singapore. He is also a Director in the Corporate Restructuring & Workouts Practice Group in Drew & Napier. Raymond acts as Company Secretary to several companies listed on the SGX. He has been appointed as an independent scrutineer for general meetings of companies listed on the SGX.
Wawery G. Mathenge,
FCS Deputy Group Company Secretary and Head of Legal, NCBA Group
FCS Waweru G. Mathenge is the Chairman of the Institute of Certified Secretaries, Kenya, an Advocate Of the High Court Of Kenya and a Certified Secretary of long standing. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Certified Secretaries, Kenya and a Member of the Law Society of Kenya. An accomplished company secretary and legal professional, he has a myriad Of experiences gained in the banking industry, the retail industry, and in private legal practice.
Nitin Potdar
M&A Partner, J. Sagar Associates
Nitin Potdar is a Senior Corporate Lawyer & Partner at J. Sagar Associates, a leading Indian law firm. He commands rich and varied experience in the arena of Mergers & Acquisitions, Foreign Direct Investments, Joint Ventures & Foreign Collaborations. As a widely acclaimed foreign investment expert, he has advised the best of Indian corporate houses and MNCs on intricate matters In his former membership stints, he has represented the International Bar Association – Antitrust section & India advisory group, Executive Committee of the Maharashtra Chamber of Commerce, and Chamber of Tax Consultants.
Moderator
Taz Malik
Regional Sales Director of North America and the Caribbean, Convene
Taz Malik, a member of the Convene team since 2018, is a seasoned sales professional with a flair for entrepreneurial ventures and a deep interest in technology, start-ups and SaaS solutions. In 2010, he co-founded Business World International, a company that focuses on the production and distribution of B2B publications across four continents. He also co-founded the Hassan Malik Group of Companies in 201 0, which acts as a holding company for a number of family driven investments.
