Tesse Akpeki Associates Ltd
Tesse Akpeki FCG is delighted to have been shortlisted as Governance Champion of the year awards 2022. Tesse could not have nominated herself. She is thankful for everyone who nominated her. The competition was at a very high standard and she is extremely proud to be shortlisted for the second year running. Thank you!
The Chartered Governance Institute UK and Ireland is committed to promoting gender equality. To celebrate International Women’s Day with the theme #BreakTheBias, CGI shares the stories of key women leaders in governance from around the world. Tesse Akpeki FCG discusses her experience as a senior woman working in governance. Tesse shares her perspective on how to break bias through initiatives and actions that support the creation of a gender equal, diverse and inclusive world. She shines the light 💡 on the importance of heralding and supporting wellbeing, mental health and strengthening resilience.
Discover Governance – Case Study – Tesse Akpeki (cgi.org.uk)-Tesse was profiled by The Chartered Governance Institute during Black History Month – celebrating her role as a governance professional.
Leading HE board diversity and inclusion: Roles, Priorities and Practice is facilitating a new supporting Inclusive Board Community through a collaborative project set up by AdvancedHE and GuildHE. The ambition of the project is to enhance board diversity, inclusion, equity and equality. Tesse has been appointed as lead convener of this inspirational and aspirational project.
“I have worked with “Tesse for well over 10 years and recommend her highly. She brings to her work an emotional intelligence that helps her see through to the heart of an issue and get people working together constructively. All delivered with humour, kindness and verve. A rare combination of talents.” Philip Kirkpatrick, Charity & Social Enterprise Lawyer, Partner at Bates Wells
“What I admire about Tesse is her thirst for knowledge. I mention a new take on governance, testing or leadership and before I know it, she is enrolled in an advanced study course and getting certified”. Carol Weisman, MSW, CSP
Useful Resources
It’s A Battle of the Mind by Debbie Allcock Tyler’s newest publication Foreword by Tesse Akpeki
“Governing with Intent: An Enquiry into Trustee Board Effectiveness ” is another publication by Tesse Akpeki. Get it here.
Tesse co authored a publication, ” Wired to Govern ” with 2 senior colleagues. Download it here.