GCC Board of Directors Institute to convene 8th Chairman Summit in Riyadh

GCC Board of Directors Institute to convene 8th Chairman Summit in Riyadh

- 6 October event will be a blend of physical and virtual modes

Riyadh – The GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI), a not-for-profit organization that promotes board effectiveness and good corporate governance, supporting GCC boards and board directors, celebrating its 15th Anniversary this year, has announced that it will convene the 8th edition of its flagship event, The Chairman Summit, in Riyadh on 6 October. The annual flagship event will bring together influential chairpersons, board members and C-Suite executives from across the GCC region and beyond to explore the ever-evolving role of boards and the implementation of best practices in corporate governance.

To be held under the theme of “Sustainable Development and Investment”, the Summit will explore ways to develop the economy and set new standards in sustainable development in the region and globally. It will also examine the latest trends in sustainable investment, as well as in environmental and social governance. The Summit is being run this year in partnership with The Red Sea Development Company, the developer behind The Red Sea and AMAALA.

The Summit will be opened by His Excellency Khalid Al Falih, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Investment; while the welcome address will be delivered by H.E. Eng. Abdullatif