Ms Parmi Natesan, Chief Executive, Institute of Directors South Africa
Ethical and Effective Leaders
Growing in Influence by Valdi Pereira
There is little doubt that during the past few years, the environment in which companies operate has become increasingly complex. The rapid rise of technology, globalisation, shifting work patterns and stakeholder activism are creating unprecedented demands on business leaders.
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n response to these changes governments across the world have increasingly focused on putting regulatory frameworks in place, bringing new operational and compliance challenges to the fore, for company executives. “Compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and codes that are applicable to a particular business, is just one of the many considerations facing directors,” says Institute
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of Directors, in South Africa (IoDSA), Chief Executive, Ms Parmi Natesan. “In order to contribute to the growth of a business, directors not only needs to be armed with a blend of experience, skills and knowledge, which compliments the business and its objectives. They also need to be custodians of corporate governance, a role which many of our members can fulfil.”
