Board Affairs Director

About the role

The Board Affairs Director leads the governance engine that keeps the board and its committees operating with precision. Positioned at the heart of decision‑making, this role connects the board, executive management, and subsidiaries to ensure seamless governance and compliance.

Key responsibilities

• Plan, organise and run board and committee meetings, including agendas, supporting materials and accurate minutes.
• Draft, track and follow up on board resolutions through to execution.
• Safeguard corporate governance compliance under Saudi regulations and internal charters.
• Maintain board records, charters and policies in an audit‑ready state.
• Coordinate onboarding, orientation and performance evaluations for board members.
• Advise senior leadership on governance best practices and board effectiveness.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance or a related field; MBA or governance certification preferred.
• 10 + years of professional experience, with several years in board affairs, governance or corporate secretary functions.
• Strong command of Saudi corporate governance rules and Companies Law.
• Fluent in Arabic and English with excellent written communication skills.
• High integrity, discretion and confidence when dealing with senior stakeholders.

Required skills