Board Stewardship Huddle Returns To Singapore: Connecting Global Boardrooms
The Board Stewardship is gearing up to host its flagship event, the Board Stewardship Huddle, returning to Singapore on August 21, 2025, at the iconic Tanglin Club. With the theme ‘The Evolving Boardroom: Governance, Engagement and Board’, the Huddle promises to be a high-impact platform where global leaders, board members, and governance experts come together to connect, collaborate, and celebrate forward-looking boardroom practices.
Powered by S&P Global and Deutsche Bank as speaker partners and BoardPAC as knowledge partner, the event will feature thought-provoking keynotes, engaging panel discussions, and meaningful networking opportunities—making it a must-attend for those shaping the future of Corporate Governance.
The Huddle goes beyond presentations and panels—it is designed to foster genuine, trust-based conversations. With its intimate and purpose-driven format, it sparks candid dialogue among boardroom stakeholders while combining shared insights with impactful networking.
Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman, Advisory Board, Board Stewardship, has conveyed his heartfelt best wishes for the event. He extended his congratulations on hosting the event once again in Singapore and expressed confidence in the Huddle’s role in driving global collaboration and progressive board governance.
The day will open with a welcome address by Vikesh Wallia, MD and Editor, Board Stewardship, setting the stage for insightful exchanges ahead. This will be followed by a keynote session, ‘The Agile Board: Steering Success in Shifting Sands,’ delivered by K V Rao, Chairman & Director, Tata International Singapore Pte Ltd & TML Holdings Pte Ltd, and Former Resident Director – ASEAN, Tata Sons Singapore, highlighting the critical role of agility in board leadership.
Next, Shiv Khera, Founder, Qualified Learning Systems USA, will deliver a keynote address on ‘Transforming Board Leadership.’
Panel Discussion – Succession Planning for the Future Board: The New Skills for Boards
The conversation continues with a panel discussion on ‘Succession Planning for the Future Board: The New Skills for Boards,’ featuring an esteemed line-up: Roshni Wadhwa, HR Transformation Director, L’Oréal SAPMENA; Alicia Yi, Former Vice Chair, Diversity Equity & Inclusion Practice, CEO & Board Services, Korn Ferry; K V Rao; Sunil Puri, Thought Leader, Data Scientist, Head of Research, Stewardship Asia Centre, Singapore; and Kevin Lai, Global Health Practice Co-Leader & Core Member, Global Board & CEO Practice, Egon Zehnder, Singapore. The session will explore the evolving demands of succession planning, from addressing rapid tech shifts and AI integration to embedding diversity and inclusion, ensuring boards remain resilient and future-ready.
Fireside Chat – Driving Sustainability: Role of Metrics in the Energy Transition
A fireside chat will follow on ‘Driving Sustainability: Role of Metrics in the Energy Transition,’ with Smarco Ho, Regional Head APAC, Consulting & CERAWeek, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and Kamran Khan, Managing Director and Head of Sustainable Finance for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa, Deutsche Bank. This will highlight why sustainability has become central to business strategy and how Boards can move beyond compliance to create performance-driven frameworks that connect both micro and macro aspects of the energy transition.
Later, Vikesh Wallia will return to lead a session on ‘India Board Opportunities: The Why and How,’ diving into the shifting dynamics and opportunities in Indian boardrooms.
The Huddle will conclude with a Networking & Lunch session, providing participants with a relaxed setting to engage with speakers and peers.
