Explore the critical issues shaping executive leadership and governance at the highest levels of organizations. This section covers the evolving dynamics of the boardroom and c-suite, highlighting key challenges and opportunities faced by senior leaders. From strategic decision-making to leadership diversity, succession planning, and governance best practices, we provide expert insights into the forces driving effective corporate leadership and organizational success in today’s rapidly changing business landscape.
The Diversity Deficit: Why Do boardrooms still lack women?
By: Tayo Mustapha
In case you missed it on Boardroom & Beyond Insights’ LinkedIn, this insight takes a closer look at the ongoing diversity deficit in corporate boardrooms. We explore why women are still underrepresented at the top levels of leadership and highlight the barriers and biases that persist.

Who’s Really in Charge? The Boardroom vs. Shareholder Showdown: Lessons from Global Governance Failures
By: Oluwastosin Kuye & Tayo Mustapha
From Enron to Volkswagen, history reminds us what happens when power in the boardroom goes unchecked. But these aren’t just global cautionary tales, they’re signals for emerging markets like Nigeria, where governance is under sharper scrutiny than ever. With shifting regulations, evolving board dynamics, and rising shareholder expectations, the question isn’t just who’s in charge, it’s how leadership is shared.
In this piece, we examine global governance failures and local realities reshaping governance, and why the future belongs to boards that choose accountability over control.
