Center for Governance | مركز الحوكمة

The Center for Governance, created by the Public Investment Fund in 2020, enhances corporate governance for sustainable value creation in Saudi Arabia.

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Across 76% of jurisdictions, regulation requires or recommends that Chairs separate themselves from executive responsibilities. But in the US, Switzerland, Spain, and Italy, the Executive Chair remains an accepted model. In your perspective, what are your thoughts on this?

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As your family business grows, is your governance evolving with it?

The Corporate Governance for Family Businesses in Saudi Arabia Program is a 3-day program Led by Akram Okeili, Family Business Expert: Advised & fully transformed more than 70 Saudi & 15 regional Families, this program is designed to support founders, board members, and next-generation leaders in building resilient governance structures.

Participants will gain practical insights to navigate succession, strengthen governance frameworks, and ensure long-term sustainability across generations.

Program Modules:
• The Family Business Landscape in Saudi Arabia
• Legal and Regulatory Framework
• Family Governance Structures
• Governance Bodies and Decision-Making
• Succession Planning and Leadership Transition
• Governance Risks and Conflict Management
• International Best Practices and Global Benchmarks
• From Governance to Sustainability

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Is it good governance for a company to have an Executive Chair, i.e. a Chair with management responsibilities.

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Should the Chair combine board leadership with executive responsibilities? This remains one of the most contested questions in modern corporate governance.

In the United States, such arrangements are relatively common, whether through a combined Chair and CEO structure or an Executive Chair. In contrast, the United Kingdom and much of Europe strongly discourage, and in some cases prohibit, any blending of chair and executive authority in order to preserve independent oversight.

The latest report from the Center for Governance examines the Executive Chair structure in depth. Within this hybrid arrangement, the Chair retains formal responsibility for leading the board whilst also assuming clearly defined executive functions.

Contrary to much conventional wisdom, the evidence suggests that this structure can add meaningful value in specific contexts, particularly during leadership transitions, major organizational transformations, or periods of crisis, when continuity, credibility and experienced oversight are critical.

There are governance risks. The arrangement can concentrate authority and blur accountability between Chair and CEO if poorly designed. Strong safeguards are therefore essential, including precise role delineation, enhanced board independence and robust evaluation mechanisms.

But under the right conditions, Executive Chairmanship can represent a legitimate and effective option within the spectrum of chairmanship models.

For Saudi Arabia, the strategic question is whether a clearly specified and tightly governed Executive Chair framework could, in time, be accommodated within its Corporate Governance Regulations.

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في أيام يتجدد فيها معنى العطاء والامتنان..
يتقدم مركز الحوكمة بأحر التهاني وأصدق التبريكات لعملائنا الكرام وشركائنا المميزين والمجتمع بأسره، بمناسبة حلول عيد الأضحى المبارك
أعاده الله علينا وعليكم بالخير والأمن والازدهار.

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Does your board disclose the age distribution of its directors?

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استكشف بحثنا حول التنوع العمري في مجالس الإدارة.

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Explore our research on age diversity in the boardroom

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التنوع العمري ليس مجرد تركيبة ديموغرافية، بل هو فرصة حوكمة حقيقية.

حمّل الورقة البيضاء لاكتشاف استراتيجيات عملية لبناء مجلس إدارة يتمتع بتنوع عمري فعّال.

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Age diversity is not just demographics. It's a governance opportunity.

Download the whitepaper to discover practical strategies for building an age-diverse board.

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What is the biggest barrier to age diversity on boards today?

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We’re pleased to have successfully concluded the IPO Program, a focused and highly practical experience designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills required to navigate the Initial Public Offering (IPO) journey.

Over two intensive days, participants explored key aspects of IPO readiness, structuring, pricing, and execution, gaining practical insights into supporting companies seeking growth through public markets.

Thank you to all participants and speakers for your engagement and commitment, and we look forward to welcoming you to other impactful programs ahead.

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تشير الأبحاث إلى أن أكثر مجالس الإدارة فاعلية هي تلك التي تمتد فيها الفئة العمرية للأعضاء ضمن نطاق يتراوح بين 20 و25 عامًا. ليس ضيقًا بشكل يحدّ من التنوع، ولا واسعًا بشكل يضعف الانسجام، بل نطاق يوازن بين الخبرة والرؤية الجديدة.

هل يقع مجلس إدارتكم ضمن هذا النطاق؟

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Research suggests the most effective boards have an age range of 20–25 years. Not too narrow. Not too wide. A spread that delivers experience and fresh thinking. Is your board in that range?

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What is the most important contribution a younger board director brings?

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Last week, we were honored to host Mr. Adib Abdullah Al-Zamil, CEO of Al-Zamil Holding and Chairman of Jadwa Investment, for an insightful session on “The Challenges Facing Family-Owned Companies in Their IPO Journey.” As part of CFG’s Directors’ insight and networking series.

The session brought together Board members, executives, and governance professionals from our community to share practical boardroom perspectives on navigating the IPO journey for family businesses, preparing for the transition to public markets, reflecting CFG’s continued commitment to empowering directors across the Kingdom with relevant and timely insights.

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تُعدّ المملكة العربية السعودية مجتمعًا فتيًا، وتنعكس هذه السمة على تركيبة مجالس إداراتها. لكن هل يتم توظيف التنوع العمري بشكل استراتيجي، أم يُترك للصدفة؟

استكشف تقريرنا الكامل حول التنوع العمري كفرصة حوكمة ومصدر للقيمة.

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KSA is a young society with young boards. But is age diversity being strategically leveraged, or left to chance?

Explore our full report on age diversity as a governance opportunity and value proposition..

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Being in the room isn’t the same as influencing the decision.

The Investment Committee Program is a focused 2-day program designed for board members and institutional investors overseeing investment programs.

It equips participants with frameworks to strengthen governance, improve decision-making, and evaluate performance effectively, supported by practical case discussions and a high-caliber cohort of peers.

Program Modules:
• Roles & Responsibilities of the Investment Committee
• Performance Barriers and Stakeholder Management
• Investment Selection and Due Diligence
• Measuring Success: How Committees Evaluate Investment Performance

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