Guardians Of The Boardroom
- Year of Publication: 2026
- Edition: 1st
- ISBN: 9788199305205
- No.of Pages: 390
In an era where trust, transparency, and accountability define corporate success, Guardians of the Boardroom: A Strategic Guide to Boardroom Excellence, Ethical Leadership, and Risk Oversight stands as a definitive call to action for modern corporate governance. This landmark book explores the evolving role of Independent Directors - the sentinels of integrity who safeguard the conscience of corporate India. Through vivid case studies, eleven insightful chapters, and the Board Oversight Toolkit and Key Questions, it reveals how boardroom independence can move from principle to practice - from mere compliance to true conscience. Covering critical dimensions of modern governance, the chapters include: 1. The Multifaceted Role of Independent Directors – Balancing committee duties and board responsibilities 2. The Owl in the Boardroom – Embodying wisdom and vigilance in corporate governance 3. Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram – A moral compass for ethical decision-making 4. Independent Directors in Crisis – Navigating corporate scandals, risk management, and high-stakes decisions 5. The Invisible Backbone – Questioning true independence in promoter-driven boards 6. Independent by Title, Dependent by Design – The illusion of autonomy in Indian boardrooms 7. Stewards of Sustainability – Expanding fiduciary duties in ESG and long-term value creation 8. Women Directors as Champions of ESG – Driving diversity, equity, and sustainability 9. Tone from the Top – Why boardroom ethics begin with Independent Directors 10. Tech, Trust, and Transparency – The digital governance challenge
Guardians of Tomorrow – Building the next generation of purpose-driven directors 11. Lessons from the Boardroom – Ten case studies illuminating governance in action Board Oversight Toolkit and Key Questions – Strengthening governance and ensuring effective oversight across committees Blending philosophy with pragmatism, Guardians of the Boardroom redefines what it means to lead with purpose, question with integrity, and govern with wisdom. A must-read for directors, regulators, scholars, and governance professionals seeking to elevate the moral and strategic fabric of India’s boardrooms.
is a distinguished author, thought leader, and boardroom advisor whose career spans over two decades across the domains of enterprise risk management, ESG strategy, and corporate governance. As Head of Risk Management and Business Continuity at Soudah Development, a flagship initiative under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), he has been instrumental in shaping resilient and future-ready risk frameworks. His earlier leadership roles at Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi National Bank saw the successful implementation of Risk Management Strategies, ICAAP, Risk Appetite Frameworks, GRC Systems, and ISO Standards for Risk and Business Continuity. A Certified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), New Delhi, Dr. Dehury has pursued global programs from MIT, HEC Paris, and IESE Business School, Barcelona. He also holds certified credentials in ESG, Climate Risk, Private Equity, and Venture Capital from TCFD, UNITAR, the World Bank, and Imperial Business School London. Blending academic depth with real-world boardroom insight, Dr. Dehury champions a new vision of ethical leadership, strategic governance, and corporate resilience.
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- Year of Publication: 2026
- Edition: 1st
- ISBN: 9788199305205
- No.of Pages: 390
In an era where trust, transparency, and accountability define corporate success, Guardians of the Boardroom: A Strategic Guide to Boardroom Excellence, Ethical Leadership, and Risk Oversight stands as a definitive call to action for modern corporate governance. This landmark book explores the evolving role of Independent Directors - the sentinels of integrity who safeguard the conscience of corporate India. Through vivid case studies, eleven insightful chapters, and the Board Oversight Toolkit and Key Questions, it reveals how boardroom independence can move from principle to practice - from mere compliance to true conscience. Covering critical dimensions of modern governance, the chapters include: 1. The Multifaceted Role of Independent Directors – Balancing committee duties and board responsibilities 2. The Owl in the Boardroom – Embodying wisdom and vigilance in corporate governance 3. Satyam, Shivam, Sundaram – A moral compass for ethical decision-making 4. Independent Directors in Crisis – Navigating corporate scandals, risk management, and high-stakes decisions 5. The Invisible Backbone – Questioning true independence in promoter-driven boards 6. Independent by Title, Dependent by Design – The illusion of autonomy in Indian boardrooms 7. Stewards of Sustainability – Expanding fiduciary duties in ESG and long-term value creation 8. Women Directors as Champions of ESG – Driving diversity, equity, and sustainability 9. Tone from the Top – Why boardroom ethics begin with Independent Directors 10. Tech, Trust, and Transparency – The digital governance challenge
Guardians of Tomorrow – Building the next generation of purpose-driven directors 11. Lessons from the Boardroom – Ten case studies illuminating governance in action Board Oversight Toolkit and Key Questions – Strengthening governance and ensuring effective oversight across committees Blending philosophy with pragmatism, Guardians of the Boardroom redefines what it means to lead with purpose, question with integrity, and govern with wisdom. A must-read for directors, regulators, scholars, and governance professionals seeking to elevate the moral and strategic fabric of India’s boardrooms.
is a distinguished author, thought leader, and boardroom advisor whose career spans over two decades across the domains of enterprise risk management, ESG strategy, and corporate governance. As Head of Risk Management and Business Continuity at Soudah Development, a flagship initiative under Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), he has been instrumental in shaping resilient and future-ready risk frameworks. His earlier leadership roles at Al Rajhi Bank and Saudi National Bank saw the successful implementation of Risk Management Strategies, ICAAP, Risk Appetite Frameworks, GRC Systems, and ISO Standards for Risk and Business Continuity. A Certified Independent Director from the Indian Institute of Corporate Affairs (IICA) and a Fellow of the Institute of Directors (IoD), New Delhi, Dr. Dehury has pursued global programs from MIT, HEC Paris, and IESE Business School, Barcelona. He also holds certified credentials in ESG, Climate Risk, Private Equity, and Venture Capital from TCFD, UNITAR, the World Bank, and Imperial Business School London. Blending academic depth with real-world boardroom insight, Dr. Dehury champions a new vision of ethical leadership, strategic governance, and corporate resilience.
OakBridge is a new age information services company established to re-establish the craft of publishing to better-serve the evolved needs of today’s Professionals and Academia. It is uniquely designed to have a strong framework of authoritative and reliable content, ethical and transparent business practices, operational excellence, and an unparalleled customer experience.
