Board Affairs Director

Role Overview

As the Board Affairs Director, you will be the key leader ensuring seamless governance processes, facilitating collaboration between the board, executive leaders, and subsidiary entities. Your responsibilities will encompass managing board and committee workflows to ensure accurate and effective decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and oversee board and committee meetings, including preparation of agendas, distribution of materials, and maintaining precise meeting minutes.
• Prepare, monitor, and follow up on board resolutions to ensure their successful implementation.
• Ensure adherence to corporate governance standards in line with Saudi Arabian regulations and internal governance charters.
• Maintain up-to-date board records, governance charters, and policies, guaranteeing they are always audit-ready.
• Manage the onboarding process and performance evaluations for board members to uphold governance quality.
• Provide expert advice to leadership on governance best practices and optimize board effectiveness.

Candidate Profile

• Possession of a bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a similarly relevant discipline; advanced qualifications such as an MBA or corporate governance certification are a plus.
• A minimum of 10 years’ professional experience, with substantive involvement in board affairs, corporate governance, or roles akin to corporate secretary.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Saudi corporate governance frameworks and the Companies Law.
• Proficiency in both Arabic and English languages, accompanied by excellent written communication skills.
• Outstanding integrity, confidentiality, and confidence when engaging with senior-level stakeholders.