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International Corporate Governance Network
Chief Executive Officer

London
2309-030L

The International Corporate Governance Network (ICGN) seeks to appoint a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in 2024.

The (ICGN) is an investor-led, non-profit, membership organisation and a leading voice for the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship. ICGN’s work programme focuses on governance standards, regulatory advocacy, effective stewardship, governance professionalism, international networking and investor engagement.

Established in 1995 by the world’s most influential investors, and led by investors responsible for assets under management of around US$77 trillion, the ICGN brings together investors and their stakeholders to advance the highest standards of corporate governance and investor stewardship worldwide in pursuit of long-term value creation, contributing to healthy and sustainable economies, society, and the environment. Governments and standard-setters use the ICGN’s standards in the development of national codes and relevant regulation. Members also use the standards in their voting policies, company engagements and client reporting.

The ICGN is seeking a Chief Executive Officer to lead the organisation and to strengthen its policy impact. The CEO is responsible for top-level strategic and managerial decisions and the overall positioning, success and well-being of the ICGN. This is an exciting opportunity for an accomplished leader to drive impact in corporate governance, globally, and to grow further the organisation. The successful candidate will possess corporate governance experience, ideally in an international setting. They will bring senior leadership experience and the ability to develop relationships at the highest levels. There is a preference for the role to be based in London, UK.

The ICGN has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to assist with this appointment.
To apply, please send your CV, and supporting statement to responses@russellreynolds.com by closing date December 14, 2023.

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Lloyds Banking Group
Non-executive director

2311-047L

Lloyds Banking Group is the largest UK retail and commercial financial services provider with around 26 million customers and a presence in nearly every community. With the unique purpose of Helping Britain Prosper, the strategic vision is to be a UK customer-focused digital leader and integrated financial services provider, capitalising on new opportunities, at scale. Lloyds Banking Group plc, the Ring-fenced Banks (being Lloyds Bank plc and Bank of Scotland plc), and HBOS plc are seeking to appoint a non-executive director to their respective boards. Candidates will bring an ability to contribute to shaping the corporate strategy of Lloyds Banking Group as a whole. Candidates must be credible individuals with integrity, business acumen and a strong reputation. They will be able to win the confidence and respect of a wide range of stakeholders while being passionate about fostering a climate of success in the Group. The appointment will be subject to notification to the regulators.

Expertise, skills & background
Candidates will bring significant practical experience of:

• Operating within customer focused and consumer-centric organisations, bringing experience from senior roles in a digitally enabled business across retail, digital platforms, consumer services and consumer goods. A strong understanding of the mass consumer would be particularly additive. 
• Senior leadership experience within a comparably complex environment of scale, bringing in-depth business leadership and operational management experience, as well as significant commercial, business and risk acumen, strategic insights, operational experience, and good judgement.
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills and standing to engage effectively with executives, the board, shareholders, investors, and regulators. 
• Plc/listed company (or equivalent) credentials as an either an executive or non-executive director in a FTSE 100/250 (or equivalent) in a comparably complex business.
• Exceptionally high intellect, an inquisitive mind, and an ability to manage the detail of a board role, plus the ability to challenge from a broader perspective the processes by which the company assesses its risk and manages the business.

Time commitment

• Candidates must be able to commit to a minimum of 9 Board meeting dates, and any additional meetings as a non-executive director of Lloyds Banking Group plc, HBOS plc and the Ring-fenced Banks in 2024. Candidates will ideally be resident/domiciled in the UK or be comfortable travelling for board meetings.

Applications
Please send applications to LBG@russellreynolds.com.
The closing date for applications is 17:30 GMT on 13 December 2023.

Applications must be accompanied by:

• A full curriculum vitae;
• A cover letter and/or any other information needed to provide adequate briefing on the candidate’s credentials for the role;
• Please quote 2311-047L as the reference number.

IIT Bombay
CEO, Education Outreach

Mumbai
2310-005IN

Established in 1958, Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) is an "Institute of Eminence" as recognised by the Govt. of India. Also it is the top ranked university/institute from India as per QS2023.

Reputed for the outstanding calibre of students graduating from its undergraduate and postgraduate programmes, the institute attracts the best students from the country for its Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral programmes. Research and academic programmes at IIT Bombay are driven by an outstanding faculty, many of whom are reputed for their research contributions internationally.

IIT Bombay is seeking to appoint a new Chief Executive for Educational Outreach. This individual will bring strong product thinking stripes through which s/he will create new programs (certificate and degree) meeting the untapped market opportunity in skilling. Of essence is a leader who will be able to drive strong partnerships with faculty (in devising new programs) and platform providers (technology partners who will deliver these programs) to prospective learners. 
Candidates for the role should bring a demonstrable track record of developing new products/content in untapped areas of opportunity. Whilst experience in the education ecosystem is not critical, the ability to transition seamlessly to the education sector due to passion for making a long term impact with the learner community will be key.

IIT Bombay is committed to diversity within its workforce and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

IIT Bombay has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. To apply for this role please submit your candidature to iitb_ceo_eo@russellreynolds.com

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