Corporate Governance – Board Composition and Structures (Online)

The UK and US standard model for corporate governance is ‘unitary’ with the supervisory and management functions represented on the same Company Board. But there are alternative structures, such as the supervisory board within a dual board structure, that is found in some Northern European countries. Boards also operate through committees, which we will examine.

• Board Structures: Unitary vs Dual Boards
• Board Composition
• Board Committees
• Creating Board Diversity

This training workshop is suitable for:

• Non-Executive Directors wanting to understand their role;
• Other Board members wishing to refresh their knowledge and skills;
• Chairs of organizations, Chief Executives, Company Secretaries, Other Heads of organizations;
• Professionals, practitioners, and managers in corporate investment, as well as Leaders in state owned enterprises, public, voluntary, and non-profit organizations;
• Those needing to get to grips with good governance such as Inhouse counsel and Regulatory and Compliance professionals.

Upon completion of this training workshop, you will:

• Grasp the alternative board structures adopted in different jurisdictions;
• Have an insight into the unitary and dual board approaches and what the significance of these structures is;
• Be informed about the role of important board committees, such as the Audit Committee, Nomination Committee and the Remuneration Committee.