At the Global Corporate Governance 24-Hour Conference, hosted by the Global Network of Director Institutes, Atty. Benedicta Du-Baladad, Founding Partner and CEO of BDB Law, joined distinguished experts, including Ms. Ansie Ramalho, Chair of the King Committee on Corporate Governance in South Africa; Mr. Adrian Chan, Vice Chairman of the Singapore Institute of Directors; Mr. Adam Malouf, Vice Chair of the UAE Chapter Advisory Board at GCC Board Directors Institute; and Mr. Mauro Rodrigues da Cunha, Independent Director at Embraer, Klabin, Hypera, and AES Brasil. Moderated by Dr. Roger Barker, Director of Policy and Corporate Governance at the Institute of Directors UK, the panel discussed "Navigating Global Governance Challenges: Insights from Around the World"
The session provided valuable insights into key governance issues, such as the board's role in advancing sustainability and climate action and embracing AI and technological advancements. The panel further explored the importance of director training and meaningful board evaluations in fostering better governance practices.
Atty. Baladad highlighted that "corporate governance and public governance are inherently intertwined," stressing that true progress in corporate governance requires elevating compliance and accountability across business, private, and public sectors.
