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Senior Executives Gather in Dubai as Directors' Institute Holds Board Readiness Seminar Amid Rising Demand for Qualified Directors Across the GCC
(Pic: Dr Heval Mehta giving a welcome note) Dubai, UAE – 13 February 2026 – At a time when boardrooms across the Gulf are undergoing their most significant governance overhaul in a generation, a room full of Dubai's senior business leaders gathered for an unusual proposition: not to learn how to lead, but to find out if they are ready to govern. What is a Board Readiness Seminar, and why does it matter in the GCC? A Board Readiness Seminar is a structured governance assessme

Directors' Institute
Apr 204 min read


Boardroom shift: Seasoned executives step into governance roles
The appointment of Abhay Maheshwari as an independent director at Teravon Green Energies Limited. highlights a broader shift in how senior executives are moving into board-level governance roles in India. Maheshwari’s appointment reflects rising demand for experienced independent directors The appointment was noted earlier this month by the Directors’ Institute – World Council of Directors through its professional network called Global Community For Board Directors . Whil

Directors' Institute
Apr 173 min read


From IT Trailblazer to Boardroom Strategist: Sendilvel Kumaravel's Path to Independent Director
Sendilvel Kumaravel’s journey from an IT expert to a Certified Professional Director exemplifies the powerful transition from operational ro

Directors' Institute
Jun 27, 20242 min read


From Project Guru to Boardroom Leader: Sunit Mittal's Journey to Independent Director
Inspired by Sunit's journey to the boardroom? Learn the skills you need to excel as an Independent Director. Click here to see how.
Shreyash Bhumesh Yesne
Jun 13, 20241 min read
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