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.

Leading HE board diversity and inclusion: Roles, Priorities and practice can facilitate inclusive boards, enhance engagement and participation. A collaborative project set up by AdvanceHE and GuildHE explored ways of enhancing Board diversity, inclusion, equity and equality in 2022. AdvanceHE continues to explore ways of strengthening board inclusion in 2023. For both inspirational and aspirational initiatives Tesse was appointed lead convener.