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As geopolitical tides shift and AI accelerates, the boardroom is no longer a forum oversight; it is a cockpit for navigating unprecedented change. Across Southeast Asia, directors are asking: How do we capture short-term gains amid volatility while advancing value-up priorities, strengthening market valuation, and sustaining long-term investor trust – and are our governance models fit for the decade ahead?
The ASEAN IOD Network is launching a landmark study to move beyond anecdotes and capture the true pulse of leadership, drawing on the lived experience of C-Suite leaders and board members shaping the future of ASEAN business. Our goal: to understand how boards across the region are navigating disruption, setting priorities, and preparing for what’s next.
Why your participation matters
Your insights will directly contribute to a regional benchmark on:
The survey will take 20 to 30 minutes, and closes on Monday, 23 March 2026.
Contact Vivian Ko, ICDM’s Head of Research & Advocacy at vivian@icdm.com.my if you need further assistance.
You may access the 2024 ASEAN Board Trends Report here.
Our fifteenth Leadership Series session was successfully held on 18 March 2026 (Wednesday) via Zoom, bringing together an engaged and enthusiastic audience.
A heartfelt thank you to Sayar Gyi Prof. Dr. Aung Tun Thet for an inspiring session on “Leading with Heart.” The discussion highlighted the importance of emotional intelligence, empathy, and authenticity in becoming a truly effective leader.
Thank you to 300 attendees who joined us, and we look forward to seeing you at the next instalment of the Leadership Series!
#Leadership #LeadingWithHeart #EmotionalIntelligence #Empathy #LeadershipDevelopment #MIoD
On 28 February 2026, the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD) successfully conducted Batch 1 of the Corporate Citizenship for Future Leaders program at Inya Lake Hotel.
Designed for mid- to senior-level managers, this one-day program focused on strengthening ownership, accountability, structured communication, cross-functional collaboration, and risk awareness in everyday work. Through practical case studies, group discussions, and self-reflection, participants explored how governance starts with individual behaviour — not just policies.
Our sincere thanks to our dedicated faculties — Dr. Aye Aye Mar, Daw Nandar Thaung, and Daw Thuzar Win — for their valuable insights and guidance.
Congratulations to all Batch 1 participants for your active engagement and commitment to building principled, high-performing organisations.
We recently hosted a panel discussion, “𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗲,” bringing together directors and senior leaders to talk about how Audit Committees can go beyond compliance and provide real, effective oversight.
We explored why this topic matters now from growing regulatory scrutiny to rising expectations for boards and shared practical insights across three key themes: the true role of Audit Committees, financial governance in practice, and working effectively with management and auditors.
Our speakers also offered tips on spotting early warning signs, challenging management constructively, and what makes an Audit Committee Chair truly effective.
A big thank you to our speakers and over 70 attendees who joined us for a lively and insightful discussion!
#AuditCommittee #FinancialGovernance #CorporateGovernance #BoardEffectiveness #RiskOversight #MyanmarLeadership
Our recent panel discussion, “𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿: 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗼𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀,” brought together board members, Chairs, founders, and senior leaders to reflect on what effective board leadership looks like in the Myanmar context.
𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿
• Dr. Su Hla Han (Chair, Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs Network (MYANWEN) | Board Director, MIoD | Managing Director, Medi Myanmar Group Ltd.)
• U Thura Ko Ko (Chair, MIoD | Managing Director, YGA Capital Limited)
• Daw Thiri Thant Mon (Executive Director, MIoD)
Moderated by 𝗗𝗮𝘄 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗼𝗻, the session featured insights from 𝗗𝗿. 𝗦𝘂 𝗛𝗹𝗮 𝗛𝗮𝗻 and 𝗨 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗮 𝗞𝗼 𝗞𝗼, who shared candid boardroom experiences on how Chairs can lead without dominating — enabling participation, managing dynamics, and strengthening decision-making.
The discussion emphasised the importance of adapting international best practices to local realities, particularly in founder-led and family-owned businesses.
Thank you to our panellists and 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟖𝟎 participants for an engaging discussion.
#BoardLeadership #Chairperson #CorporateGovernance #BoardEffectiveness #MyanmarLeadership #GoodGovernance
🎊Congratulations🎊 to 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 (𝗨𝗣𝗚) for its successful completion of the Corporate Governance Consulting Project which was conducted together with the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD).
The engagement was delivered through a structured roadmap design, phased approach over an extended period, combining interviews, document reviews, benchmarking, and facilitated workshops with the Board and senior management including:
💠 Strengthening board leadership, structure, and effectiveness
💠 Enhancing internal control and risk management frameworks
💠 Improving organisational decision-making and accountability processes
💠 Supporting leadership development and succession planning
💠 Establishing and updating key governance policies and frameworks
MIoD is proud of UPG for its dedication to continuous improvement and for upholding values that contribute to stronger corporate governance in Myanmar.
📩 Contact MIoD to learn more about our tailored corporate governance consulting services.
