Executive education for today’s changing leadership landscape
Explore the origins, purpose, and evolving expectations of modern boards and directors, grounded in the principles of effective governance.
An in-depth look at the board’s financial oversight role, strengthening directors’ ability to assess performance, manage risk, and shape strategy.
Examine the dynamics that shape board performance, from composition and diversity to leadership style, conflict management and board culture.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of how ESG is integrated into governance, strategic planning, decision-making, and performance oversight.
TExEd is TheBoardroom Africa’s cutting-edge platform designed to deliver high-impact, tailored executive education to leaders. Combining world-class content, expert faculty, and flexible hybrid learning, TExEd equips executives with the knowledge and skills to excel in today’s dynamic business environment. Whether through specialised courses, leadership development programmes, or practical case studies, TExEd empowers leaders to drive innovation, governance, and sustainability in their organisations.
We collaborate with leading organisations to deliver learning and development solutions that enable their leaders to tackle key business imperatives. Our custom programmes for organizations help top-level executives address large-scale challenges and initiatives. Our array of open programmes brings together diverse cohorts of executives and small teams to broaden their professional expertise.
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Rosalind Kainyah MBE is a leading expert in Sustainability and responsible business with over 30 years of experience across legal, executive, and board roles. She advises boards and senior executives on managing sustainability risks and opportunities. Rosalind serves on several corporate and non-profit boards, including discoverIE plc and CalBank Plc, and is a trusted authority in sectors like energy, finance, and healthcare. She is also an experienced non-executive director.
Alison Taylor is a Clinical Professor at NYU Stern School of Business, specialising in corporate integrity, risk, and responsibility. She serves as Executive Director of Ethical Systems and advises global companies on sustainability, ethics, and corporate strategy. A frequent speaker and writer, Alison’s work has been featured in leading publications like Harvard Business Review and Financial Times. She also holds senior advisory roles and is a board director at Preventable Surprises.
Janhavi has over 30 years of experience advising companies, directors, and entrepreneurs on corporate governance, company law, and intellectual property protection. She is a recognised expert in international commercial transactions and has worked with directors and organisations across sectors, including government and supranational bodies. Currently, she is the CEO of the Academy for Board Excellence and Programme Lead for IOD's Governance flagship programmes, with a passion for supporting business and philanthropic ventures as a non-executive and advisor.
Kieran is the Founder and Managing Partner of Board Excellence, with over 23 years of experience serving on boards as CEO, Executive Director, Non-Executive Director, and Board Chair. He works with boards across the UK, Ireland, and internationally. A recognised thought leader in board dynamics and governance, Kieran has pioneered approaches to optimise collaboration between Executive and Non-Executive members, helping boards excel for shareholders, employees, and stakeholders.
Christine is a seasoned C-Suite executive and former general counsel who led global legal and sustainability teams at a Fortune 500 energy company. Recognised as one of the Top 10 Women in Sustainability, she has extensive experience implementing ESG programmes on climate change, human rights, and ethics. Christine now advises executives on enhancing ESG performance and leads board training on integrating ESG principles into operations. She regularly shares insights on LinkedIn.
Marjorie is an independent non-executive director in the financial services sector and Chairperson of the Legal Resources Centre. She serves as an external member of the Prudential Regulation Committee of the Bank of England. A passionate leadership and life coach, she advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion. As a Past President of the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries, she was its first person of colour and youngest president in 160 years.
Rachel is a leadership and transformation specialist, coach, and founder of Narachi Leadership, dedicated to empowering leaders towards courageous, authentic leadership. She has worked with top executives and emerging leaders from the UN, World Bank, McKinsey, and Yale. An Oxford and Cape Town graduate, Rachel is a Mandela Rhodes Scholar, Tutu Fellow, and was named one of the 100 Most Influential Young Africans in 2019. She believes Africa’s future depends on bold, authentic leadership.
