Programme Overview
In today’s dynamic business environment, effective board leadership is paramount. Our Introduction to Corporate Directorship program equips you with the essential knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of corporate governance and drive organizational success.
This program provides a solid foundation in board responsibilities, fiduciary duties, and strategic oversight. You will gain a deep understanding of the Malaysian regulatory landscape, including the critical provisions of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act (MACC) 2009 and the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG). By mastering these fundamentals, you will be empowered to make informed decisions, mitigate risks, and enhance your organization’s reputation.
Whether you are a newly appointed director or seeking to refine your skills, this program offers invaluable insights and practical guidance.
Learning Outcome
- Define the board’s roles and responsibilities and identify the key characteristics of successful board leaders.
- Discuss the core principles and elements of good corporate governance based on the Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG 2021).
- Understand the board’s critical role in driving organizational growth and performance, and develop the ability to effectively influence and manage board relations.
- Master the fundamentals of board meeting dynamics, decision-making processes, and the role of the board in risk oversight.
- By the end of this program, you will be equipped to confidently contribute to your board’s success and make a meaningful impact on your organization’s future.
Speaker
NORHISHAM ABD BAHRIN
Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Partner
Azmi & Associates
Norhisham Abd Bahrin is a Corporate and Mergers & Acquisitions Partner at Azmi & Associates. He regularly advises clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, venture capital and corporate governance.
Hisham is an Advocate & Solicitor at the High Court of Malaya and has over 20 years of corporate legal experience. He graduated from the International Islamic University Malaysia with LLB (Hons.) in 1999 and holds an MBA in International Business from the Royal Docks School of Business and Law, University of East London, United Kingdom.
Hisham regularly speaks on legal issues affecting business including on Mergers & Acquisitions, Companies Act, Corporate Governance, ESG & Sustainability and Corruption Prevention for various public and in-house corporate trainings for many entities including the Securities Industry Development Corporation (SIDC), Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and the Malaysian Investor Relations Associations (MIRA).
Hisham is the co-author of the Malaysian Chapter of the International Comparative Legal Guides (ICLG) Mergers & Acquisitions, 2022 (16th Edition), published by the Global Legal Group Ltd. The Legal 500 (2022) describes him as “passionate and willing to go the extra mile in assisting clients in terms of legal advice”.
