In the Boardroom: On the Boards' Agenda in 2022

In the Boardroom: On the Boards' Agenda in 2022

Priming the boards in 2022 requires insightful discussions on the escalating corporate issues, governance trends, and renewed drive of directors towards future-proof boardrooms. This webinar will discuss the rising corporate matters and preparation of boards to address these concerns — from digitization and ESG to maintaining resiliency and competence in 2022 and beyond. Join us as Senior Board members and Chief Executives across Africa share their top of mind for 2022 in the first of our webinar series dubbed “In the Boardroom”.

Topics and Discussion Points

a. The Future of Boards 2022

  • What should corporate Africa expect in 2022? Any emerging continental and global changes, opportunities, and risks on the horizon?
  • What key behaviors and practices should the Governing Bodies (boards of directors, governors, trustees whatever name called) exhibit in 2022 to remain resilient and competent in the future?
  • The Board’s fiduciary duty remains a strategic oversight. How can board members ensure constructive discussions about purpose, strategy, and future plans in the best interests of all stakeholders?
  • ESG issues, particularly climate change and risks, diversity, equity and inclusion, and good governance, gained prominence in corporate Africa in 2021. This trend is likely to continue in 2022. How can boards convince small and medium enterprises in Africa to take up this mantle too?

b. Digitization of the Boardroom

  • One of the plights of most board directors with the fast-paced digital transformation is they are not capable enough to shift to digital workflows. How do we motivate them to digitize the boardroom and the organization?
  • Lately, age diversity is becoming an escalating interest for Boards. Proposals are being made to bring young people (generation Y & Z) on boards, especially with the move to innovation. What are your views on this matter?

c. Board Diversity

  • Women still comprise the minority on African Boards and Executive teams both in for-profit and not-for-profit organizations. What are some of the strategies Boards can use to change this narrative?
  • Boards are being called upon to think strategically about talent and diversity in the boardroom. Board terms are coming to an end presenting a window of opportunity for strategic board recruitments and composition.  How can nominations committees ensure that their Boards of directors have the right skills and expertise in 2022 and beyond?

Event Speakers

  • Ms. Christabel Michel Banda

    Ms. Christabel Michel Banda
    Chairperson of the Board (Zep-Re), Managing Director (ZSIC Life)
    Fidson Pharmaceutical Nigeria PLC

  • Dr. Fred Muhumuza

    Dr. Fred Muhumuza
    Development Economics Expert,
    Lecturer Makerere University

  • Jacquiline Pimer

    Jacquiline Pimer
    Trade Law Expert ATPC/RITD (United Nations Economic Commission for Africa) Founder (Protrade Africa Consulting)
    United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Protrade Africa Consulting

  • Lynda Biribonwa

    Lynda Biribonwa
    Board of Director
    Petroleum Authority of Uganda

  • Japeth Katto

    Japeth Katto
    Corporate Governance Consultant and Company Director
    Joseph Katto Consult

  • Dan Birungi
    Executive Director
    Uganda Manufacturers Association

  • Hajjat Sebyala

    Hajjat Sebyala
    Director
    Energizing Solutions Ltd.

  • Loyford Mwiti

    Loyford Mwiti
    Business Development Executive – East Africa
    Azeus Convene

  • Moderator

    Francesca Kakooza

    Francesca Kakooza
    Director Legal Services/ Board Secretary
    Insurance Regulatory Authority

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