The Leadership Group Limited (TLG) is a consultancy firm dedicated to driving transformation and sustainability across organizations. TLG provides high-value advisory services that empower leaders to achieve strategic and operational excellence.
TLG is seeking an experienced and visionary leader to head its Governance & Board Practice function.
ROLE SUMMARY
Reporting to the Executive Director and CEO, the Chief Officer, Governance and Board Practices will lead the design and delivery of high-impact governance advisory services, including board evaluations, governance audits, and boardroom training and coaching for clients across the region.
- KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Leadership: Provide visionary governance leadership, advising boards on strategy, policy, and effectiveness while driving TLG’s growth.
Governance Advisory & Board Support: Lead board evaluations, governance audits, and boardroom training and coaching to enhance decision-making and best practices.
Legal & Compliance Oversight: Advise on governance frameworks, Board Charters, Committee TORs, policies, and legal instruments, for entities across all sectors including Government Owned Enterprises ensuring compliance and integrity.
Thought Leadership & Innovation: Curate and develop research, publications, and governance tools, keeping clients and TLG at the forefront of governance trends.
Operational Excellence: Deliver modular governance programs that strengthen leadership capacity and drive measurable impact.
Stakeholder Engagement & Business Growth: Build strategic relationships with boards, executives, regulators, and partners to expand TLG’s strategic influence and client base.
- KEY QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
- A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience at senior management level.
- Master’s degree in governance, Law, Business, or related field.
- Accredited Governance Auditor
- Company Secretary qualification and experience is an added advantage.
- Proven track record in consultancy and advisory roles at senior leadership or board level.
- Strong corporate governance capability and proven experience working with Boards.
- KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strategic and visionary leadership with strong commercial acumen.
- Deep understanding of governance frameworks, legal instruments, and relevant government acts.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.
- High integrity, professionalism, and ability to drive measurable governance impact.
- Proven ability to facilitate training and coach boards and senior executives.
- Ability to operate independently, influence decision-making, and deliver strategic impact.
Interested candidates are advised submit a cover letter and curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role via recruitment@leadershipgroup.co.ke with the subject line "Chief Officer, Governance and Board Practice" on or before 27th March 2026.
Include full contact details of three professional referees.
The Leadership Group Limited is an equal opportunity employer.
