ICSI Board Mentorship Programme commences in Ooty, Tamil Nadu
Rongili Barta- The Institute of Governance Professionals of India (IGPI) – a subsidiary of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI), inaugurated a first of its kind, ICSI Board Mentorship Programme on 12 September 2024, in Ooty, Tamil Nadu.
Designed for Board Members, Directors and Senior Leaders, the 3-day Programme, scheduled on 12-13-14 September 2024, will focus on the various aspects of law, governance, and sustainability and equip the decision makers with the necessary skill-set and acumen.
Speaking on the occasion, CS B. Narasimhan, President, The ICSI and Director, IGPI, characterized the ICSI Board Mentorship Programme as a means to attain the ICSI Vision, “to be a global leader in promoting good corporate governance”, at a faster pace. While reflecting on the ever-growing role of directors in the paradigmatically shifting corporate arena, he said that the programme will be a platform for business minds, from across the country, to discuss issues and seek innovative solution for practical challenges.
CS Dhananjay Shukla, Vice President, The ICSI and Director, IGPI, described the ICSI Board Mentorship Programme as a celebration of corporate leadership and an event of exploring governance and sustainability. Expressing his perspective on the altering lines and changing dynamics of doing business, he commended the modern-day Boards for their growing sensitization towards ESG alignment and said that the Programme would begin a new era in elevating governance.
Addressing the gathering, CS Manish Gupta, Immediate Past President, The ICSI and Director, IGPI, highlighted the importance of organising this unique knowledge-sharing programme in the wake of the changing corporate landscape. He further emphasized on the various initiatives of the ICSI towards strengthening the governance framework of India Inc. and drew attention to its infrastructural capabilities including its overseas presence and Section 8 Companies.
Leaders from trade and industry, senior corporate professionals, corporate directors, senior officers from the government, from across the nation, are participating in the programme that will focus on the following:
- The Board’s Legal Environment
- Corporate Governance
- ICSI Secretarial Standards on Board & General Meetings
- Corporate Sustainability