Board Stewardship to Host January Edition of ‘Stewardship in the Boardroom’, Its Flagship Monthly Webinar
Board Stewardship is set to host the January edition of its flagship Monthly Live Webinar Series, ‘Stewardship in the Boardroom,’ on Friday, 9th January 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM IST. The webinar will bring together seasoned board leaders, Independent Directors, and governance professionals to deliberate on the evolving meaning of stewardship in today’s boardrooms and the leadership imperatives shaping future-ready Boards.
The January edition will spotlight the principles and practices of effective board stewardship at a time when organisations are navigating heightened stakeholder expectations, leadership transitions, and long-term value creation challenges. A key highlight of the session will be the E-launch of the book ‘Leadership Beyond the Playbook’ by Roopa Kudva, Former Head of CRISIL & Omidyar Network India, offering insights into leadership that transcends conventional frameworks and checklists.
The webinar will start with a Welcome Address by Vikesh Wallia, Managing Director and Editor, Board Stewardship, who will outline the relevance of stewardship-led governance in an increasingly complex corporate environment. This will be followed by the Inaugural Address by Shailesh Haribhakti, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Board Stewardship, and Non-Executive Chairman and Independent Director on multiple boards. His address will set the context for stewardship as a cornerstone of responsible leadership and board effectiveness.
The much anticipated highlight of the webinar, E-launch of ‘Leadership Beyond the Playbook’, will feature Roopa Kudva, who will share perspectives from her leadership journey and the ideas explored in the book, focusing on values-driven leadership, decision-making beyond templates, and the human dimensions of governance.
A Panel Discussion featuring Sylvia Smetana, Founder, Divershefy; Shailesh Haribhakti; Roopa Kudva; and Khurshed Dordi, Leadership and Business Coach. The panel will examine how boards can embed stewardship into strategy, culture, and oversight, while balancing performance, purpose, and accountability.
The session will also include a Fireside Chat on ‘Boards Agenda for 2026’, featuring Meena Jagtiani, Independent Director on multiple boards and Leadership Coach, in conversation with Vikesh Wallia. The discussion will reflect on emerging board priorities, leadership expectations, and the skills Boards will need to remain relevant and resilient in the years ahead.
With BoardPAC as the Knowledge Partner, the January edition of Stewardship in the Boardroom reinforces Board Stewardship’s ongoing commitment to enabling future Boards through thoughtful dialogue, leadership insights, and governance excellence.
