There are fresh challenges to contend with every year for boards and businesses. A continued talking point has been the advent of AI, quantum computing and other technologies, all of which provide as many threats as they do opportunities. The realised need for an ethical approach to AI with the introduction of the Digital Services Act and other regulatory measures necessitates a change in the way businesses operate. Along with this, there has been a push towards greater diversity and gender parity in the boardroom as well as conversations around organisations taking more concrete action on ESG, a term that has become politicised and weaponised in recent years. The World Finance Corporate Governance Awards 2024 celebrates those who are facing these issues head on and showing true leadership in their respective fields.

Best Corporate Governance – by country – in 2024

Algeria
Cevital

Angola
Banco Angolano de Investimentos

Brazil
CPFL Energia

Colombia
Grupo Nutresa

Denmark
Maersk

Dominican Republic
Banreservas

Egypt
Elsewedy Electric

Finland
Valmet

France
TotalEnergies

Germany
Adidas

Ghana
MTN Ghana

Greece
Fourlis Group

Hungary
MOL

India
Vedanta Limited

Indonesia
Star Energy Geothermal

Italy
Enel SpA

Jordan
Jordan Islamic Bank

Kuwait
Zain Group

Malaysia
MayBank

Mexico
Banorte

Myanmar
MAX Myanmar Group

Netherlands
ASML Holding

Nigeria
Zenith Bank

Norway
Telenor Group

Poland
CD Projekt

Qatar
Ooredoo Group

Romania
Banca Transilvania

Saudi Arabia
Zakat Tax and Customs Authority

Singapore
UOB

South Africa
Discovery Limited

Spain
Santander

Thailand
Berli Jucker

Turkey
SOCAR Turkiye

UAE
Mashreq Bank

US
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation

Vietnam
Vingroup