Directorship Series: What does ESG mean for a Director?
January 24, 2025
In collaboration with the Malaysia-Myanmar Business Chamber (MMBC)
About the Webinar
The webinar “What does ESG mean for a Director?” will explore the essential concepts of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors and their growing importance in corporate decision-making. Led by three experienced speakers, the discussion will address the responsibilities of directors in integrating ESG into business strategy, risk management, and long-term value creation. The session aims to provide practical insights and actionable takeaways for board members and senior executives in navigating the ESG landscape.
📅 24 January 2025 (Friday)
🕗 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm (Myanmar Time)
🏨 Zoom Online
🌐 Myanmar Language
- Free for MIoD and MMBC members
- MMK 30,000 for Non-members
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Meet our Esteemed Speakers
- Daw Kim Chawsu, Board Member, Myanmar Institute of Directors
- Mr. Than Htaik Lwin @ Alan, Group Chief Executive Officer, Proven Group of Companies
- Daw Thiri Thant Mon, Executive Director, Myanmar Institute of Directors
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Daw Kim Chawsu has over 20 years of international experience spanning Myanmar, ANZ, Asia, and the UK, with a focus on finance, banking, and governance. She has held independent director roles across various sectors, leveraging her deep understanding of financial restructuring, governance, and strategic leadership. Throughout her career, Kim has worked extensively in external audit and financial services in New Zealand and London, specializing in enhancing internal controls and fostering high-performing, agile teams.
As the founder of K. Academy, a capacity-building initiative in Myanmar, Kim is committed to upskilling professionals in the banking and finance sectors, focusing on board and senior management training. She partners with CEOs, Chairs, Boards of Directors, and other key stakeholders to drive organizational efficiency, profitability, and shareholder value. Kim serves as an Independent Director for several organizations, where she applies her expertise in governance, risk management, and financial oversight to guide businesses through complex challenges and strategic transitions. Her leadership has made a lasting impact, successfully improving business performance through strengthened governance, enhanced financial controls, and a focus on innovation. Kim is a Fellow Chartered Accountant (FCA), holding dual memberships with the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (ICAANZ). She is also a Fellow Director with the Thai Institute of Directors (Thai IoD) and a Board Director and trainer at the Myanmar Institute of Directors (MIoD). A dedicated mentor, Kim continues to guide emerging professionals, helping them unlock their full potential in the finance and governance sectors. |
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U Than Htaik Lwin @ Alan is the Group Chief Executive Officer of Proven Group of Companies. Alan actively participates in the following Organizations and Associations;
Proven Group (PG) is a leading Myanmar consortium of companies engaged in Manufacturing, Distribution, Energy and Investment. PG is the first company that received the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) for Importer Level 1 (Importer Category) in the Union of the Republic of Myanmar. PG actively participates in promoting transparency and recognized as the Level 13th at Pwint Thit Sa Report /Transparency in Myanmar Enterprises in 2022. |
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Daw Thiri Thant Mon is the Director of Investor Relations for Climate Investment, a private equity firm based in London, UK focused on investing in decarbonisation technologies. She also serves as Executive Director of the Myanmar Institute of Directors which is Myanmar’s corporate governance body and trustee for Turquoise Mountain Foundation, a UK charity that focuses on heritage preservation countries such as Afghanistan and Myanmar. She has held a number of leadership roles over her 20 year career as a finance and capital markets professional. Before returning to Myanmar in 2013, she was a capital markets investment banker with Morgan Stanley in London helping institutional clients raise multi-billion dollar financings. Upon her return, she was a member of the executive committee and Head of Corporate Development at Yoma Strategic Holdings. She founded Pegu Partners – previously named Sandanila – a capital and investment advisory firm, in 2015. Thiri started her career in 2000 in the US with Capital One. Thiri has a strong interest in building societal vibrancy and sustainability and is the organiser of TEDxYangon. She holds a BA in Economics from William & Mary and an MBA from the London Business School. |
Please register by 23 January 2025 (5:00 pm) to reserve your spot. First come, first serve, thank you.
This program is open to non-MIoD members as well. Please feel free to forward to your network.
For more information, please contact MIoD at trainingandevent@myanmariod.com and +95 9 427 363 904, +95 9 400 151 412 and +95 9 400 151 419.