Board Affairs Director

confidential government; As Sudiyah; On-site; OMR 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

confidential government seeks a governance leader to oversee the board and committees, ensuring precise operations and timely documentation. The role connects board, executive management, and subsidiaries to drive effective governance.

The ideal candidate has extensive board governance experience, fluency in Arabic and English, and a strong grasp of Saudi corporate governance rules and Companies Law. High discretion and integrity are essential for interactions with senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in law, business, finance, or a related field.
• MBA or governance certification is preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in board affairs, governance, or corporate secretary work.
• Strong command of Saudi corporate governance rules and Companies Law.
• Fluent Arabic and English, with sharp writing skills.
• High integrity, discretion, and confidence dealing with senior stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and run board and committee meetings, from agendas and materials to accurate minutes.
• Draft, track, and follow up on board resolutions until execution.
• Safeguard corporate governance compliance under Saudi regulations and internal charters.
• Keep board records, charters, and policies current and audit ready.
• Coordinate onboarding and evaluations for board members.
• Advise leadership on governance best practice and board effectiveness.

Skills

Board governance experience

Saudi Companies Law knowledge

Arabic & English fluency

Discretion and integrity

Education

Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or related field

MBA or governance certification preferred

Job description

You will lead the governance engine keeping our board and its committees running with precision. This role sits at the center of decision making, connecting the board, executive management, and subsidiaries.

What you will own

• Plan and run board and committee meetings, from agendas and materials to accurate minutes
• Draft, track, and follow up on board resolutions until execution
• Safeguard corporate governance compliance under Saudi regulations and internal charters
• Keep board records, charters, and policies current and audit ready
• Coordinate onboarding and evaluations for board members
• Advise leadership on governance best practice and board effectiveness

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree in law, business, finance, or a related field, MBA or governance certification preferred
• 10 or more years of experience, several in board affairs, governance, or corporate secretary work
• Strong command of Saudi corporate governance rules and Companies Law
• Fluent Arabic and English, with sharp writing skills
• High integrity, discretion, and confidence dealing with senior stakeholders