07-05-2025
Bahrain Bourse and The BIBF Kick-off the Second Edition of Board Mentorship Program
Bahrain Bourse (BHB), a licensed exchange by the Central Bank of Bahrain, in collaboration with the Bahrain Institute of Banking and Finance (BIBF), announced the kick-off of the second edition of the Board Mentorship Program, further reinforcing its commitment to fostering governance excellence and board leadership across Bahrain's corporate landscape. The kick-off 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 the 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 program reflects the shared vision of BHB and BIBF to ensure the sustained development of a strong pipeline of qualified board candidates. Mrs. Marwa Almaskati, Senior Director of Partnership Development, Sustainability & Communications at Bahrain Bourse, stated, 'Initiatives such as the Board Mentorship Program are central to our efforts in raising the standards of corporate governance across Bahrain. By identifying and cultivating board-ready talent, we are not only supporting individual growth but also reinforcing the integrity and resilience of the wider capital market. The success of the first edition reaffirmed the value of this initiative, and we are pleased to see it evolve into a key pillar of Bahrain Bourse's ongoing governance development efforts.' 'This program represents a significant step forward in our mission to equip emerging leaders with the expertise needed for strategic decision-making and governance. It is a privilege to collaborate with Bahrain Bourse in developing future board members who will bring both insight and leadership to the boardroom. We look forward to seeing their continued influence as they shape and contribute to the future of the industry,' added Mrs. Anood Abbas, the Head of Leadership and Management Centre at the BIBF. It is noteworthy that Bahrain Bourse announced the 2nd edition of the program in February 2025. The program 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 organizations to success and sustainability through governance excellence. The program 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 program concludes with a Board Factual Simulation to assess the candidates' capabilities in dealing with Board decisions and review steps needed to strengthen those capabilities.
