Bahrain Bourse, BIBF launch second edition of Board Mentorship Programme

07/05/2025 02:42 AST

Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB), in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), announced the launch of the second edition of the Board Mentorship Programme, further reinforcing its commitment to developing governance excellence and board leadership across Bahrain's corporate landscape.

The launch was attended by the Executive Management of Bahrain Bourse and the BIBF, alongside the selected participants from 19 institutions.

Following a rigorous selection process, 21 high-caliber professionals from diverse sectors were admitted into the program, each demonstrating their acumen and potential to assume future board positions.

The second edition builds upon the strong foundation laid in the inaugural cohort, which was launched in May 2024. The continuation of the programme reflects the shared vision of BHB and BIBF to ensure the sustained development of a strong pipeline of qualified board candidates.

Marwa Almaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability and Communications at Bahrain Bourse, emphasised that the Board Mentorship Programme plays an important role in improving corporate governance in the Kingdom of Bahrain. She explained that by preparing individuals for board positions, the programme supports personal development and strengthens the capital market's integrity and resilience. She added that the success of the first edition showed the value of the initiative, and its continued growth reflects Bahrain Bourse's ongoing commitment to governance development.

Anood Abbas, Head of the Leadership and Management Centre at the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), stated that the programme is a key step in preparing emerging leaders with the skills needed for strategic governance and decision-making. She said it is a privilege to work with Bahrain Bourse to develop future board members who will bring insight and leadership to the boardroom, and expressed confidence in their ongoing contribution to the industry's future.

Bahrain Bourse announced the 2nd edition of the programme in February 2025. It aims to equip participants with the necessary knowledge and expertise required to prepare them for leadership roles on corporate boards and enable them to lead their respective organisations to success and sustainability through governance excellence.

The programme spans across 32 training hours over 5 weeks conducted by international trainers and industry experts and is designed to equip participants with comprehensive insights and expertise to assume potential Board positions.

The programme concludes with a Board Factual Simulation to assess the candidates' capabilities in dealing with Board decisions and review steps needed to strengthen those capabilities.

BNA