Board diversity progressed strongly across SGX-listed companies, statutory boards and charities in 2023—the proportion of women directors rising to the highest on record

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Speaking as Guest-of-Honour at the Council for Board Diversity’s 5th anniversary event and forum, President Halimah Yacob called on companies and charities to draw on board diversity to navigate uncertain and complex times. The opportunity presents itself with recent amendments to Singapore Exchange (SGX) listing rules and the Code of Governance for Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs), respectively, which give emphasis to diversity in board composition.

Future of Charity Boards

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How can charities future-proof themselves? The answer to this question formed the crux of the discussion at the Future of Charity Boards event, the first-ever in-person gathering of charity board chairs organised by the Council for Board Diversity (CBD).

Inspiring Women Leaders – Lee Hui Li

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Inspiring Women Leaders – Jasmmine Wong

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In the dynamic world of fast-moving consumer goods (“FMCG”), stagnation is an ever-lurking danger. Little wonder that industry veteran Dan Luo preaches the importance of challenging oneself.

Inspiring Women Leaders – Ong Ai Hua

When life sciences veteran Ong Ai Hua stepped into her first major executive role as a younger highflyer, she was brimming with ideas to do things better.