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Dess Digital: United Spirits Case Study

Introduction United Spirits, a leading alcoholic beverages company and a part of Diageo plc, the British multinational alcoholic beverages company headquartered in London, operates within one of the world's largest beverage groups. It maintains...

IIFL Finance Appoints Vikas Jain as Chief Financial Officer

IIFL Finance Appoints Vikas Jain as Chief Financial Officer

Vikas Jain has been appointed as the Chief Financial Officer and Key Managerial Personnel of IIFL Finance Limited with effect from June 27 2026. Before joining IIFL Finance, Jain served as Chief Financial Officer at Hinduja Leyland Finance, where...

How to Measure the ROI of Public Board Management Software

How to Measure the ROI of Public Board Management Software

Investing in public board management software is an important decision for any government body, educational institution or public organization. Before approving the investment many boards want clear evidence that the software will deliver...

AI In Corporate Governance: An Assessment of Upcoming Trends

Corporate governance defines how decisions are made, risks are managed, and accountability is maintained. As organizations scale globally and regulatory landscapes grow more complex, traditional governance models are under mounting pressure....

Strengthening Ethical Governance in Public Boards

Strengthening Ethical Governance in Public Boards

Ethical governance is the foundation of every successful public board. Whether serving a school district, municipal council, community organization or public institution, board members are expected to demonstrate integrity, accountability and...

What Is Entity Management and How Can Organizations Streamline It?

What Is Entity Management and How Can Organizations Streamline It?

As organizations expand across regions and markets, managing legal entities becomes increasingly complex. From maintaining accurate corporate records to meeting evolving regulatory requirements, effective entity management is essential for reducing...

Asha P. Pillai Appointed as CFO of Shell Recharge Solutions

Asha P. Pillai Appointed as CFO of Shell Recharge Solutions

Asha P. Pillai has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer of Shell Recharge Solutions and Finance Manager for eMobility Technology at Shell strengthening the company’s leadership across its electric mobility and charging infrastructure business....

Why Integrated Data is the Foundation of Modern GRC Success

Why Integrated Data is the Foundation of Modern GRC Success

Organizations today operate in an environment shaped by growing regulatory requirements, evolving risks and increasing volumes of business data. Despite significant investments in technology, many organizations still struggle with information that...

June 2026 Newsletter

Executive Pay | The Changing Impact Of Present Geopolitical And Trade Situations On Executive Pay 29% (16 out of the sample of 55) are looking to significantly increase incentive levels for executive directors, with a median increase of 200% of...

Directors and Officers Insurance: Do You Need D&O Coverage?

Directors and Officers Insurance: Do You Need D&O Coverage?

Strong corporate governance requires more than strategic leadership. It also requires protection against legal and financial risks that can arise from boardroom decisions. Directors and Officers insurance, commonly known as D&O insurance, helps...

Understanding Abstaining From a Vote in Board Governance

Understanding Abstaining From a Vote in Board Governance

Voting is one of the most important responsibilities of a board member. However, participating in a vote does not always mean choosing either approval or rejection. In some situations, directors may decide to abstain from voting. While abstention...

Brajesh Kumar Singh Appointed as CEO and MD of Canara Bank

Brajesh Kumar Singh Appointed as CEO and MD of Canara Bank

Brajesh Kumar Singh has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Canara Bank with effect from June 1 2026. Before taking over leadership at Canara Bank Singh served as Executive Director of Indian Bank where he oversaw...

Ashok Leyland Appoints K.M. Balaji as CFO and Whole Time Director

Ashok Leyland Appoints K.M. Balaji as CFO and Whole Time Director

K.M. Balaji has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer and Whole Time Director of Ashok Leyland for a two year term starting May 28 2026 subject to shareholder approval. Balaji currently serves as President of Finance and CFO at Ashok Leyland...

Managing Investor Pressure Through Strong Corporate Governance

Managing Investor Pressure Through Strong Corporate Governance

Shareholder activism has become a major force shaping modern corporate governance. Investors today are more informed more vocal and more willing to challenge company decisions when they believe performance or strategy is not aligned with long term...

Modern Shareholder Influence and the Future of Corporate Governance

Modern Shareholder Influence and the Future of Corporate Governance

In today’s fast moving business environment shareholder influence has become a powerful force in shaping corporate governance and long term business strategy. Investors are no longer silent participants who simply observe company performance from a...

How Technology Can Improve Trustee Compliance Training in 2026

How Technology Can Improve Trustee Compliance Training in 2026

Newly appointed trustees and governing board members step into roles that demand quick learning and confident decision making. Before attending their first official meeting they are expected to understand governance responsibilities, meeting...

How Modern Boards Create Real Business Impact

How Modern Boards Create Real Business Impact

In today’s fast changing business environment the role of the board has evolved far beyond regulatory oversight. Organizations now expect boards to contribute directly to strategic growth risk management innovation and long term sustainability. A...

Turning Business Data Into a Stronger Risk Management Strategy

Turning Business Data Into a Stronger Risk Management Strategy

In today’s fast changing business environment organizations face increasing pressure to identify risks early and respond with confidence. From regulatory changes and cyber threats to operational disruptions and financial uncertainty businesses need...

10 Reasons Spreadsheets Create Major Risks in Entity Management

10 Reasons Spreadsheets Create Major Risks in Entity Management

Managing legal entities has become far more complex in today’s fast moving business environment. Organizations now operate across multiple regions while handling growing compliance demands sensitive records and evolving governance requirements....

Bhaunik Shah Appointed as Company Secretary of Borosil Limited

Bhaunik Shah Appointed as Company Secretary of Borosil Limited

Bhaunik Shah has been appointed as Company Secretary and Compliance Officer of Borosil Limited with effect from May 19 2026 transitioning from his interim role. He will continue to serve as a Key Managerial Personnel and will also remain part of...

Harsh Pati Singhania Reappointed as CMD of JK Paper Limited

Harsh Pati Singhania Reappointed as CMD of JK Paper Limited

Harsh Pati Singhania has been reappointed as Chairman and Managing Director of JK Paper Limited with effect from January 1 2027 subject to shareholder approval. The company has also reappointed Harshavardhan Neotia as Independent Director effective...

How AI Governance is Reshaping Modern Boardroom Strategy

How AI Governance is Reshaping Modern Boardroom Strategy

Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming how organizations operate and make decisions. From improving operational efficiency to supporting data driven strategies AI is now becoming a critical part of business growth. As organizations...