There is a growing, universal acceptance that both men and women should contribute to corporate governance – in line with the growing body of research confirming that more balanced boards make more balanced decisions. Therefore, the discussion is increasingly moving from WHY women should be board directors, to HOW to achieve a reasonable gender balance.

At the event, we will take a closer look at the state of play of the gender balance in the corporate sector. We will explore similarities and differences experienced by women and business leaders in Myanmar and in Norway. By allowing the exchange of ideas and sharing of experiences, the event aims to explore ways to how we can move the needle – within a reasonable timeframe. And more importantly: We will ask what is the role of investors and boards, and how can they, and how should they contribute. 

The event is hosted by the Royal Norwegian Embassy in Yangon, and it is organised by FutureBoards.

TENTATIVE PROGRAM

 14:30 - 15:15 REGISTRATION, MEET AND MINGLE

 15:15 - 15:20 WELCOME ADDRESS

             H.E. Ms Tone Tinnes, Norway’s Ambassador to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar

 15:20 - 15:30 OPENING STATEMENT 

             Ms Marianne Hagen, State Secretary, Norway’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs

 15:30 - 15:35 WOMEN IN MYANMAR – STATE OF PLAY        

             Ms Kathy Pyone, Member of Parliament, Myanmar

 15:35 - 15:40 WOMEN ON BOARDS IN NORWAY           

             Ms Turid Elisabeth Solvang, Founder/CEO FutureBoards

 15:40 - 16:00WOMEN ON BOARDS IN MYANMAR

             Ms Ma Cherry Trivedi, CEO Myanmar Institute of Directors

Ms Yuwadee Thean-ngarm, Director, Tilleke and Gibbins, Myanmar

Daw Zarchi Tin, CEO and Board Member of Dai-Ichi Life Insurance Myanmar Ltd

 16:00 - 16:40 “WALKING THE TALK” -

AN ACTION ORIENTED ROUND-TABLE DISCUSSION

 16:40 – 16:45 ROUND UP – WAY FORWARD

             Ms Turid Elisabeth Solvang, Founder/CEO FutureBoards

 16:45 END OF EVENT 

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