Boards began their evolution in the pre–Sarbanes-Oxley era of passivity. Back then, they were “Ceremonial” boards, because they existed only to perform their duties perfunctorily.
Sarbanes-Oxley has driven many boards to a second evolutionary phase; directors have become active and “Liberated” themselves from CEOs who previously dominated the boardroom. But there is also a third phase awaiting boards, when active directors finally gel as a team and become “Progressive.”…
The Evolution of Boards
Ram Charan
Boards That Deliver
Mr. Japheth Katto
Mr. Japheth Katto, FCCA, is the managing partner of Japheth Katto Consult. He is the Board Chairman of Stanbic Bank Uganda Ltd and a board member of East African Breweries Limited (EABL) where he chairs the corporate governance committee and sits on the audit and risk committee.
Mr. Grace Kavuma
Mr. Grace Kavuma is a graduate of Makerere University with a Bachelor of Commerce (B Com) degree. He is also a Qualified Accountant (CPA) with professional memberships of: Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya, Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Ugandaand the Institute of Corporate Governance of Uganda
Mr. Ivan Kalema
Mr. Ivan Kalema is a Corporate Governance Specialist and Analyst. He has previously worked with Standard Chartered Bank, Barclays Bank Uganda and DFCU Bank Uganda. He has worked as a Corporate Governance specialist/analyst with boards and senior management teams of leading state owned enterprises, leading corporate entities, Tier 1 banks and donor supported agencies.
Mr. Emmanuel Ejeu
Mr. Emmanuel Ejeu holds a Bachelor’s of Science in Computer Science and a Master’s in Business Administration, all from Makerere University. He also holds a certificate in Leading with Artificial Intelligence from the Global Leadership Academy.