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Sriram Venkataraman to Step Down as Group CFO of Flipkart

Sriram Venkataraman to Step Down as Group CFO of Flipkart

Flipkart Group Chief Financial Officer Sriram Venkataraman is set to step down in the coming months, as the company prepares for a potential public listing. A successor has not yet been announced. Sriram Venkataraman joined Flipkart in 2015 and has...

Why Effective Communication Matters for Local Government Success

Why Effective Communication Matters for Local Government Success

Local governments play a vital role in sharing important information that affects everyday life. This includes updates on public health, education, infrastructure, safety, and community development. Clear and consistent communication ensures that...

Stronger together: Connected governance for modern GCs and CoSecs

Stronger together: Connected governance for modern GCs and CoSecs

The responsibilities of governance leaders are evolving rapidly, even if organizational structures have not fully adapted yet. General counsel and company secretaries operate at the center of decision making. They interpret emerging risks into...

7 effective strategies to maximize your Elevate 2026 experience

7 effective strategies to maximize your Elevate 2026 experience

You have secured your place at Elevate 2026, a key event focused on AI in governance, risk management, compliance and audit. The real value however lies in how effectively you apply what you learn. Instead of returning with scattered notes and...

How Boards Can Avoid Costly Consensus Traps

How Boards Can Avoid Costly Consensus Traps

Strong governance depends on thoughtful discussion and balanced decision making. Yet even experienced boards can fall into patterns that limit independent thinking. One of the most common risks is groupthink, a situation where individuals align...

How to Measure Compliance Performance with Meaningful Metrics

How to Measure Compliance Performance with Meaningful Metrics

Organizations often hear that compliance programs must be measured. Leaders expect clear data that demonstrates program performance, tracks improvement and identifies risk areas. In practice however many teams struggle to determine which compliance...

ESG Trends Shaping Business Strategy in 2026

ESG Trends Shaping Business Strategy in 2026

Environmental social and governance practices continue to influence how modern organizations manage risk transparency and long term business growth. In 2026 companies across industries are facing stronger sustainability regulations growing investor...

Why Boardrooms Must Rethink Cybersecurity Compliance

Why Boardrooms Must Rethink Cybersecurity Compliance

The growing number of cybersecurity regulations is creating new responsibilities for organisations and their boards. As regulators around the world introduce stricter rules, companies must strengthen their approach to cybersecurity governance and...

Conflict of Interest Software Guide for Compliance Teams

Conflict of Interest Software Guide for Compliance Teams

Conflict of interest software has become an important tool for organizations that have moved beyond manual disclosure systems. When spreadsheets and email communication no longer support the growing volume of disclosures, compliance teams must...

Sameer Singh Appointed CEO and Managing Director of HT Media

Sameer Singh Appointed CEO and Managing Director of HT Media

HT Media Limited has appointed Sameer Singh as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director (CEO & MD), with the appointment effective from March 5, 2026. Before joining HT Media, Singh served as CEO (South Asia) at GroupM. His earlier...

The Strategic Role of the General Counsel in Modern Governance

The Strategic Role of the General Counsel in Modern Governance

In a business environment where uncertainty is common and innovation moves quickly one leadership role is quietly shaping the future of corporate governance. The general counsel has become an important strategic advisor who helps organizations...

Building Organisational Resilience in an Era of Global Risk

Building Organisational Resilience in an Era of Global Risk

Senior leaders today operate in a business environment shaped by geopolitical tension rapid technological change and growing regulatory pressure. At a recent leadership dialogue in Singapore senior executives and board members gathered to exchange...

Corporate Transparency Act Exemptions Explained

Corporate Transparency Act Exemptions Explained

The Corporate Transparency Act has introduced significant changes to how organizations report beneficial ownership information in the United States. Designed to reduce money laundering, fraud and other financial crimes, the law requires many...

Building a Strong Foundation for Third Party Risk Management

Building a Strong Foundation for Third Party Risk Management

Third party relationships are essential for modern business growth. Vendors suppliers consultants distributors and other partners help organizations expand into new markets and operate efficiently. Yet these relationships also introduce significant...

How Many Elements Make Up an Effective Compliance Plan

How Many Elements Make Up an Effective Compliance Plan

An effective compliance plan usually contains five to seven core components depending on the applicable regulatory framework and the specific industry. Understanding how many components are included in an effective compliance plan and how each...

Vijayalakshmi Iyer Appointed Independent Director at ICICI Bank

Vijayalakshmi Iyer Appointed Independent Director at ICICI Bank

The shareholders of ICICI Bank have approved the appointment of Vijayalakshmi Iyer as an Independent Director at their meeting held on February 25, 2026. Her appointment is effective from December 1, 2025. Iyer previously served as Chairperson and...

Rahul Pundir Named Chief Supply Chain Officer at Bajaj Electricals

Rahul Pundir Named Chief Supply Chain Officer at Bajaj Electricals

Bajaj Electricals Limited has appointed Rahul Pundir as its Chief Supply Chain Officer and Senior Management Personnel (SMP) with effect from March 2, 2026. Prior to joining Bajaj Electricals, Pundir served as Executive Officer – Product Supply and...

Create Your Custom Elevate 2026 Conference Schedule Using AI

Create Your Custom Elevate 2026 Conference Schedule Using AI

Planning your conference schedule just got smarter. Elevate 2026 is using artificial intelligence not only as a discussion topic but as a practical solution to help attendees build a focused and strategic event experience. You can now download the...

Asha Sharma Appointed As CEO & EVP Of Microsoft Gaming

Asha Sharma Appointed As CEO & EVP Of Microsoft Gaming

Sharma earlier held roles in AI platform and product leadership at Microsoft. She previously served as Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Instacart and as VP of Product & Engineering at Meta. She currently serves as a Board Member at The Home...

Reimagining Community Engagement Through Digital Governance

Reimagining Community Engagement Through Digital Governance

Technology has reshaped how communities connect with local leadership. During the global health crisis digital tools became essential for sharing timely updates and maintaining public services. What began as a necessity has now become an...

Board Outlook for 2026: Rising Confidence Amid Growing Risks

Board Outlook for 2026: Rising Confidence Amid Growing Risks

After several quarters marked by historically low confidence, corporate boards in the United States closed 2025 with a renewed sense of optimism. While directors remain alert to economic and geopolitical headwinds, recent findings from a quarterly...

The Impact of Noncompliance Every Business Should Understand

The Impact of Noncompliance Every Business Should Understand

Regulatory noncompliance is no longer just a headline issue involving massive fines. For modern businesses of every size, failing to meet legal and regulatory requirements can threaten financial stability, operational continuity, corporate...

How to Detect and Correct Internal Control Weaknesses

How to Detect and Correct Internal Control Weaknesses

Internal control weaknesses can expose an organization to financial errors fraud and regulatory penalties. For businesses planning an IPO or managing complex compliance requirements unresolved control gaps can delay transactions trigger material...

Riju Jhunjhunwala Reappointed As MD Of RSWM

Riju Jhunjhunwala Reappointed As MD Of RSWM

Riju Jhunjhunwala is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of RSWM and also serves as Vice Chairman of HEG Ltd. He is the Managing Director of Bhilwara Energy Ltd. and has experience across multiple sectors, playing a key role in the...

The Complete Guide to Entity Documents for New Businesses

The Complete Guide to Entity Documents for New Businesses

Starting a new business is an exciting milestone. However the administrative steps required to legally establish your company can quickly feel overwhelming. From registration forms to governance records each document plays a critical role in...