A company secretary is “one of the key governance professionals within the organisation”, according to Deloitte. It is a role that has developed from its early iteration as the person who provided administrative support to the board of directors to a pivotal position within the company. Given the importance of the role, it is essential to understand the qualities of a good company secretary in order to find the right person to fill it. This article highlights the attributes needed to be an effective secretary. In Business Day, Olayimika Phillips says that “any company desirous of long term and sustainable...
