How Boards Have Evolved in Myanmar
Join us for an insightful webinar titled "How Boards Have Evolved in Myanmar," where we will explore the transformation of boards in Myanmar. Beginning with a presentation on board structure, board effectiveness, and board dynamics from a corporate governance perspective, we will delve into firsthand experiences of three board directors.
In the past, Myanmar's corporate landscape was characterised by family-owned or state-owned enterprises with boards functioning more like management bodies or advisory bodies. Since the country's opening to the global economy, a significant shift has occurred. Local conglomerates and family-owned businesses have embraced improved corporate governance practices, in some cases spurred by foreign investment and development finance.
Our panelists will engage in a candid discussion on the ongoing evolution, highlighting the varying experiences across different company types, positive advances as well as challenges and gaps.
Who Should Attend:
Business leaders, board directors, corporate governance professionals, investors, and anyone interested in the evolving business landscape of Myanmar.
Key Discussion Points:
- Evolution of boards in Myanmar from family-owned or state-owned entities to modern governance structures.
- Diverse experiences across different company types, including local conglomerates and family-owned firms and foreign-invested companies.
- Strategies for addressing resistance to change, particularly from first generation company owners and founders.
- Impact of globalisation and foreign investment on corporate governance practices
- Challenges, opportunities, and diverse experiences across different company types.
The webinar will be conducted in Myanmar Language.
Date: Tuesday, 28th May 2024
Time: 14.00 - 15.30 Myanmar Time
Venue: Online (Zoom Webinar)
Cost
Member Ticket: FOC
Non-member Ticket: 15,000 MMK
Cancellation Policy
If you are no longer able to attend, please cancel your place at least 3 days in advance. The Chamber reserves the right to invoice all no-shows for the entry fee which will need to be settled prior to attending another British Chamber event.
Agenda
- Opening Remark
Ian Fox
Ian Fox
CEO of British Chamber of Commerce MyanmarIan Fox is the Chief Executive Officer of the British Chamber of Commerce Myanmar, appointed by the Board of Directors to the role in December 2023.
More information about speaker
With a background in His Majesty’s Diplomatic Service, Ian has international trade and economic experience from postings to Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, Central & Eastern Europe, where he was the UK's Charge d'Affaires and Deputy Ambassador to Belarus from 2016-2018. He is a qualified Senior Executive Coach accredited to the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, with +250 hours of coaching experience on issues such as change management, conflict resolution, critical conversations and relationship management.
Ian's role at the Chamber is to support British businesses interested in trade opportunities and investment in Myanmar. The role also supports foreign and local businesses interested in finding trading and business links to the UK. The main priority for Ian is to actively encourage and facilitate business between the UK and Myanmar and he does this by focusing on developing initiatives, leading events, supporting training programmes, encouraging Working Groups, showcasing thematic workshops, and building a membership base through the Chamber team, who are dedicated to the advancement of UK/Myanmar business relations.
- Brief presentation on board structure, effectiveness, and dynamics
Thiri Thant Mon
Thiri Thant Mon
Executive Director of Myanmar Institute of DirectorsThiri Thant Mon is an investor and entrepreneur focused on Myanmar. She is the founding Managing Partner of Pegu Partners, a capital and strategy advisory firm, and runs City Invest, an investment platform in conjunction with City Mart, Myanmar’s largest supermarket operator. She also serves as the Executive Director of the Myanmar Institute of Directors.
More information about speaker
She brings over 20 years of experience with top international and Myanmar institutions. Thiri started her career in 2000 in the US and the UK with Capital One, after which she was a capital markets investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London helping institutional clients raise multi-billion dollar financings. Upon her return to Myanmar in 2013, she was a member of the senior management team at Yoma Strategic Holdings and founded Sandanila, the predecessor to Pegu Partners, in 2015.
Thiri has served on a number of corporate and non-profit boards for over 10 years and is currently a trustee for Turquoise Mountain Foundation and a board member at the Myanmar Institute of Directors.
Thiri holds a BA in Economics from William & Mary, USA and an MBA from the London Business School, UK.
- Candid panel discussion with three experienced board directors sharing their observations and experiences
Thiri Thant Mon•Sandra Min•Thazin Aung @ Jasmine•Thura Ko KoThiri Thant Mon
Executive Director of Myanmar Institute of Directors
Sandra Min
Founder of Digital Health Impact Venture
Thazin Aung @ Jasmine
Chief Executive Officer at AYA Bank PCL
Thura Ko Ko
Managing Director of YGA Capital Limited
- Interactive Q&A session allowing participants to engage directly with the panelists
Thiri Thant Mon•Sandra Min•Thazin Aung @ Jasmine•Thura Ko KoThiri Thant Mon
Executive Director of Myanmar Institute of DirectorsSandra Min
Founder of Digital Health Impact VentureThazin Aung @ Jasmine
Chief Executive Officer at AYA Bank PCLThura Ko Ko
Managing Director of YGA Capital Limited
Sponsors and Partners
Organizer
Partner
