Most books about corporate governance are written for a Western audience. The Boardroom
however takes a different approach to leadership development by emphasizing the unique
socio-cultural and judicial features as well as idiosyncratic board structures in Asia
particularly in an Indonesian context. The principles of good corporate governance are accepted
across borders but the implementation and translation of transparency fairness
accountability and responsibility can differ quite distinctly from one country to another.
Amidst global competitive turbulence socio-economic volatility and geopolitical uncertainty
The Boardroom analyses how Asian boardroom leaders steer organizations and how boards can be
more effective. Boardmembers - appointed and entrusted by their owners - are guardians with a
fiduciary duty to safeguard an organization and prepare it for a viable and sustainable
future.Business managers investors academics students and those interested in doing business
in Asia will benefit from The Boardroom's practical insights and recommendations to improve
corporate governance and strengthen competitive advantage. The Boardroom - a book written by my
predecessor Dr Tanri Abeng and his co-author Prof. Dr. Peter Verhezen who both combine
practical experience and academic in-depth research - gives a good overview of what can and
should be expected from a board. The authors describe the generic accepted governance
principles but rightfully claim the need to translate them into specific rules and regulations
that make sense for Indonesian and other Asian companies.Erick Thohir The Minister of
State-Owned Enterprises of the Republic of Indonesia Understanding the dynamics of successful
organizations is like being on a quest. It probably never ends. Organizations are open and
social systems that cannot be managed or governed using simple theories and recipes. Hence
this book invites you to start your own leadership journey and become more mindful of your role
in the functioning of a company.Prof. Dr. Koen Vandenbempt Dean of the Faculty of Business &
Economics at the University of Antwerp Belgium
