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February 2021

Raymond Lam on Boardroom Data Hosting | Convene x CSIA Webinar

For many boards, knowing where their data is stored gives them much needed peace of mind. How should boards choose how their data is stored? Raymond Lam, CEO of DrewCorp Services, points out a key thing boards need to remember. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

Waweru Mathenge on Digital Boardroom Security | Convene x CSIA Webinar

Using the right technology is of utmost importance when shifting from physical to digital. What should be the main consideration of boards going digital? Waweru Mathenge, Chairman of the Institute of Corporate Secretaries in Kenya, shares why he thinks cybersecurity should be the priority. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

Nitin Potdar on Transitioning to Digital Boardrooms | CSIA x Convene Webinar

More often than not, directors do not know where to start or what next step to take when they go digital. What opportunities are unlocked when boards shift do virtual boardrooms? Nitin Potdar, M&A Partner at J. Sagar Associates, shares what he thinks about a key benefit unlocked by boardroom digitalization. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

Waweru Mathenge on Digital Boardroom Engagement | Convene x CSIA Webinar

When boards go digital, they are given the chance to become more engaged in the operations of their organization. How does this affect their role? Waweru Mathenge, Chairman of the Institute of Corporate Secretaries in Kenya, navigates through the heightened involvement of directors as they go digital. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

How Boards Across the World are Going Digital

Digital transformation has always been an integral part of corporate development. It has been a critical consideration for successful business growth since the 90s. It has become increasingly rampant this past year due to the pandemic, especially for boards. Digitalization has unlocked many opportunities for organizations. However, digitalization spans different regulatory regimes, and this can cause a lot of transversal challenges to businesses.

Waweru Mathenge on The Revamped Role of Corporate Secretaries | CSIA x Convene Webinar

Undoubtedly, existing employee functions have been greatly affected by digitalization. Some are even concerned that digitalizing certain processes may lead to laying off employees. Waweru Mathenge, Chairman of the Insitute of Certified Secretaries in Kenya, explains how digitalization redefined the roles of corporate secretaries. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

How Digitalization Redefined the Role of Corporate Secretaries

Digitalization has had profound effects on existing employee functions such as assistants or corporate secretaries. Some see emerging technologies brought about by rapid digitalization can potentially render certain roles futile. On the flip side, they also offer a wealth of opportunities to redefine or improve people’s work. Digitalization has triggered the improvement of various processes in business operations. The boards also experienced this improvement as they went digital.

Raymond Lam on The Most Significant Changes When Boards Go Digital | CSIA x Convene Webinar

The trend is clear: boards have accelerated and elevated their digitalization initiatives. So what are the most significant changes when boards go digital? Raymond Lam, CEO of DrewCorp Services, talks about how the ability of boards to embrace change shapes the success of boardroom digitalization. This quote is from Going Digital in the Boardroom: Considerations and Challenges, a webinar powered by Convene and the Corporate Secretaries International Association, held on January 27, 2021.

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