Empowering global directors to lead confidently across jurisdictions
Coeclerici Far East Custom Board Programme
About the Client
Founded in 1895, Coeclerici is an Italian multinational group, that operates in the commodities (specifically the steel and energy industries) and industry sectors. Headquartered in Milan, Italy, the group has a significant international presence with offices and operations across 14 markets in Europe, Asia, Australia and the Americas.
The Challenge
Coeclerici Far East, part of this long-established, family-owned global group, draws board members from multiple jurisdictions. While the board comprised experienced global directors, members had differing levels of familiarity with Singapore-specific governance frameworks, director duties and regulatory requirements.
With a small global board convening in Singapore, the organisation sought a targeted refresher to:
Re-anchor directors on core board and fiduciary responsibilities
Clarify distinctions between board and management roles
Build confidence in discharging duties within Singapore’s regulatory environment
Why SID Board Academy
SID Board Academy was selected for its:
Expertise in Singapore governance
Ability to customise content for senior directors
Faculty with both academic depth and real-world boardroom experience
The Programme: Board and Director Fundamentals Review
SID Board Academy delivered a Board and Director Fundamentals Refresher programme for a select group of global board members and executives in Singapore.
Focus areas:
Directors’ duties, liabilities and responsibilities under Singapore law
Board oversight and governance frameworks
Board – management role clarity and accountability
The programme was led by an SID Faculty member with extensive expertise in corporate governance, enterprise risk management and ethics. By blending academic rigour with real‑world insights, the programme equipped directors with clarity and practical application.
“70–80% of the content was new, despite the experienced board.”
The Impact
The engagement reinforced key governance priorities and strengthened board alignment.
Strengthened understanding of board versus management roles
Greater confidence among directors in fulfilling fulfilling cross-geographical fiduciary duties
Shared recognition of governance as an ongoing learning journey
“The tailor-made programme was perfect for us, combining a strong academic background with extensive real-world case experience. This balance was a key reason SID was the perfect partner for this programme and training.”
“The programme had an overwhelming positive impact, with everyone very happy about it. A key outcome was that participants clearly understood the different roles between the board of directors and senior management, which was an integral objective of the programme.”
