From Oversight to Impact: Why board committees will make or break Africa’s organisations
Accra, Ghana. Behind almost every corporate success, and almost every corporate failure, sits a board committee. It is in the audit committee that financial irregularities are either caught or missed. It is in the risk committee that threats are either anticipated or ignored. It is in the nomination and remuneration committees that the right leaders are either chosen and fairly rewarded, or not.…
Behind almost every corporate success and failure lies a board committee. These committees play a crucial role in catching financial irregularities and anticipating threats. However, they often remain overlooked in boardroom governance discussions. This changes on October 7, 2026, when the Boardroom Governance Summit takes place in Accra, Ghana.
The summit, organized by Professor Douglas Boateng and PanAvest International, will focus on "Board Committees: From Oversight to Impact." This year, a full day will be dedicated to the impact committees have on boardrooms. The summit aims to change the way boardroom governance is perceived, with committees now being judged by their impact rather than simply meeting regularly.
The summit will feature distinguished speakers such as the Chief of Staff to the President of Ghana, Dr. Julius Debrah, and the Board Chairman of Ecobank PLC, Chief Alhassan Andani. Delegates will learn about the importance of committees in anticipating risks, challenging assumptions, and creating long-term value. The summit will also cover topics such as succession planning, leadership, ESG oversight, and the role of nomination and remuneration committees.
By attending this summit, attendees will gain valuable insights on how to make their board committees effective and impactful in driving organizations towards success.
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