Head of Board & Committee Affairs

About the role

The Head of Board & Committee Affairs acts as the principal liaison between the Board of Directors, its sub‑committees, and Executive Management. The role ensures smooth board operations, upholds the highest standards of corporate governance, and provides strategic administrative support to the Chairman and board members.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end planning and execution of all Board and Committee meetings, including scheduling, logistics, technology setup, agenda preparation, and distribution of secure board packs.
• Attend meetings, draft accurate minutes and resolutions, archive records, and track follow‑up on action items with Executive Management.
• Organise Annual General Meetings (AGMs) and Extraordinary General Meetings (EGMs).
• Ensure compliance with legal, statutory, and regulatory requirements; maintain governance manuals, charters, and terms of reference.
• Monitor conflicts of interest, facilitate performance evaluations, and advise board members on governance policies.
• Design onboarding programmes, continuous training, and manage remuneration processes for board and committee members.
• Maintain confidential statutory books, registers, and custody of the company seal and governance documents.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Business Administration, Finance, Corporate Governance or related field; Master’s preferred.
• 8‑10 years of experience in corporate governance, legal affairs, or board secretariat roles, with at least 3 years in a leadership capacity.
• Professional certification in Corporate Governance or Corporate Secretaryship (e.g., ICSA, CGI) is desirable.

Required skills