About us

      KPMG in India’s Board Leadership Center (BLC) is dedicated platform for engaging, supporting, and strengthening the board of director’s community.

      As corporate governance landscape continues to evolve BLC assists the directors with the insights, connections, and learning opportunities needed to navigate these challenges.

      How we serve

      Our approach emphasises relevance, objectivity, and connectivity – bringing timely insights, balanced perspectives, and access to expertise that supports informed board decision-making.

      Why we exist

      Boards operate in an environment defined by heightened scrutiny, emerging risks, and continuous change. The BLC supports directors by strengthening oversight, enhancing board effectiveness, and building resilient governance practices.

      Who we are

      As the India chapter of KPMG’s global Board Leadership Center, we are committed to advancing good governance and enabling directors to lead with clarity, confidence, and insight.

      What we do

      The Board Leadership Center serves as a platform for advancing boardroom excellence through thought leadership, peer learning, director development, and tailored governance support. We assist directors navigate evolving expectations, emerging risks, and the opportunities shaping the future of governance through:

      Publications: Insights on governance and boardroom trends

      Events: Forums for peer learning and dialogue

      Board briefings: Tailored governance insights for boards

      Independent director certification program: Building future-ready board leaders

      How we serve

      Our approach emphasises relevance, objectivity, and connectivity – bringing timely insights, balanced perspectives, and access to expertise that supports informed board decision-making.

      Why we exist

      Boards operate in an environment defined by heightened scrutiny, emerging risks, and continuous change. The BLC supports directors by strengthening oversight, enhancing board effectiveness, and building resilient governance practices.

      Who we are

      As the India chapter of KPMG’s global Board Leadership Center, we are committed to advancing good governance and enabling directors to lead with clarity, confidence, and insight.

      What we do

      The Board Leadership Center serves as a platform for advancing boardroom excellence through thought leadership, peer learning, director development, and tailored governance support. We assist directors navigate evolving expectations, emerging risks, and the opportunities shaping the future of governance through:

      Publications: Insights on governance and boardroom trends

      Events: Forums for peer learning and dialogue

      Board briefings: Tailored governance insights for boards

      Independent director certification program: Building future-ready board leaders


      Latest insights

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      In most boardrooms, role of the chair appears familiar. Agendas are structured. Discussions are orderly. Participation is balanced. Decisions are reached

      Artificial intelligence is scaling rapidly across Indian businesses at a time when physical climate risks and transition pressures are also intensifying

      Risk is no longer a periodic discussion in the boardroom. It has become a permanent strategic condition. The risk environment confronting boards today



      Board leadership events

      BLC engages with board members to facilitate knowledge sharing and networking

      Board leadership center events

      Key Contact

      Ritesh Tiwari

      Partner, National Leader - Governance, Risk & Compliance Services, National Leader - Board Leadership Center in India

      KPMG in India

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