About this program
Authorization by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP)
Strengthen boardroom leadership and corporate governance expertise with PIM’s Directors’ Training Program (DTP). Designed for board directors, CEOs, senior executives, and aspiring directors, this comprehensive program develops essential competencies in corporate governance, board responsibilities, strategic decision-making, risk management, regulatory compliance, and business ethics. Participants gain practical insights into effective board practices, accountability, and sustainable organizational growth, enabling them to contribute confidently to board-level decisions and organizational success.
COURSE OUTLINE
Day 1 – SOE Corporate Governance & Legal Framework
- SOE Act: Scope, Applicability and Role of SOEs
- SOE Reforms: A Global Perspective
- Role of CMU and Ministry for Performance Monitoring
- SECP’s Role for SOEs
- Directors’ Selection, Training & Performance Review
- Directors’ Role, Code of Conduct, Indemnity and Disqualification
- Board Composition and Variations with PSC
- Board Committees
- Board Responsibilities and Role of Chairman and CEO
- Public Service Obligations (PSOs)
Day 2 – Financial Reporting and Compliance
- Financial & Risk Governance
- Financial Statements
- Annual Report
- Business Plan and Statement of Corporate Intent
- Enforcement of System of Internal Control
Day 3 – Audit, Board Effectiveness and Accountability
- Audit Requirements for Appointment and Auditors’ Report to Members and Review Report on Compliance with the SOE Act
- Board Meetings
- Board Performance Evaluation
- Assessment
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the SOE Act, SECP regulations, and global governance reform trends governing public sector enterprises in Pakistan.
- Demarcate the distinct duties, ethical obligations, and operational boundaries of the Board, Chairman, CEO, and Central Monitoring Unit to drive effective oversight.
- Analyze financial statements, internal control systems, and risk frameworks to fulfill financial reporting mandates and evaluate organizational health.
- Formulate Statements of Corporate Intent and strategic business plans that balance commercial viability with mandated Public Service Obligations.
- Establish rigorous audit mechanisms, lead compliant board meetings, and execute formal board evaluations to ensure institutional transparency and accountability.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Board Directors (Executive, Non-Executive, & Independent)
- CEOs & Managing Directors
- Company Secretaries
- CFOs & Senior Executives
- Head of Internal Audit, Risk & Compliance
- Corporate Legal Advisors
- Senior Managers aspiring to board positions
Note: The Fee is Exclusive of GST.