30% Club Malaysia widens ecosystem with new partners

KUALA LUMPUR 14 Dis. -  Recently, 30% Club Malaysia has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with the Malaysian Institute of Corporate Governance (MICG), CnetG Asia Sdn. Bhd. (CnetG), and Asia School of Business (ASB) respectively. 

This is a positive step in building an ecosystem of partners, moving together towards a common goal – the promotion of diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I), with a focus on gender balance on Boards and C-Suites, encouraging businesses to work together for change and sustainable progress.

President, CEO and Dean of Asia School of Business, Prof. Charles Fine said, the partnership between Asia School of Business, in collaboration with MIT Sloan and the Malaysia chapter of the 30% Club is another step in building a holistic and collaborative talent ecosystem in Asia.

"This relationship allows us to learn and co create on key talent development initiatives with the Malaysian and broader regional business community," he said in a statement today.

These partnerships will enable 30% Club Malaysia to establish avenues for corporations to gain access to knowledge, insights and best practices in advancing the diversity and inclusion agenda in their organisations.

These would include amongst others the promotion of diverse and inclusive leadership as part of corporate governance advocacy with MICG; access to research and leadership development that support the goal of developing more board-ready women with ASB through its MBA and select Executive Education programmes; and a collaboration with CnetG, to develop framework that advances diversity on boards and C-suites with PLCs, multinational companies, universities and professional bodies.

Meantime, Managing Partner, CnetG Asia Sdn. Bhd., Raj Kumar Paramanathan said, CnetG Asia is committed to guiding boards and senior management to make effective and inclusive leadership hiring decisions. 

"Our objective is to encourage boards and executive search firms in Malaysia to support principles and best practices in building a diverse and inclusive board and management teams. 

“Partnering with 30% Club Malaysia will enhance our efforts to influence and impact by advancing conversations around diversity and inclusion with boards and senior leadership teams," he added.

MICG President, Datuk Yusli Mohamed Yusoff said, MICG looks forward to supporting and empowering more women on their journey towards senior leadership and Board
positions. 

"The Institute will support in kind with participation as speakers, contribution of articles and research and opportunities to mentor women as they take on increasing responsibility in their organisations," he said.

The 30% Club Malaysia is part of a global campaign led by Chairs and CEOs taking action to increase gender diversity at board and senior management levels.  - DagangNews.com