The Corporate Governance Institute and the Spark of Excellence Training Centre announce a strategic partnership
The Corporate Governance Institute andz the Spark of Excellence Training Centre announce a strategic partnership to develop future board members
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Dublin, Ireland – 22nd Oct 2025
The Corporate Governance Institute and the Spark of Excellence Training Centre have announced a strategic partnership to develop future board members and other corporate leaders in Saudi Arabia.
The partnership between the Corporate Governance Institute – a globally recognised qualification body – and SPARK, which has an excellent, on-the-ground understanding of leadership requirements, will bring a huge new opportunity for tailored training solutions to the Saudi Arabian market.
This crucial collaboration will be a major asset to corporate leaders in Saudi Arabia who wish to become globally recognised certified professionals and explore leadership opportunities in a variety of dynamic industries beyond the region.
“We are thrilled to announce our partnership with The Corporate Governance Institute, a leading Global brand in Governance and professional training with the utmost training standards,’ said Dr. Mohammed Alshehri, Managing Director and Governance Consultant at SPARK. “We aim to help Corporations in Saudi Arabia and beyond, in fostering Governance and nurturing talent competencies.”
Ciaran Bollard, CEO of the Corporate Governance Institute, “Our partnership with SPARK is an exciting step in our mission to provide top-class education and training on a global level. We have seen an increased demand for our online courses in the MENA region and we look forward to working with Spark to accelerate this growth.
Governance responsibilities are not getting any easier; stakeholders and regulators demand more from corporate leaders, while investors are more critical in their judgments, wanting to ensure they are getting value for money. In short, failure at the governance level could risk massive penalties and a serious loss of capital for future projects. That’s why educated directors have never been more important.”
Clients will be able to access Corporate Governance Institute services, among other tailored educational resources, through SPARK from mid-October 2025.
The collaboration will focus on ensuring the availability of core Corporate Governance Institute qualifications to business leaders in the vibrant Saudi corporate landscape. It will also focus on webinars and networking opportunities for professionals to maximise their personal reach and expertise.
Please visit the SPARK and TCGI websites for more information about the qualifications available and upcoming programs.
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About Spark of Excellence Training Centre
SPARK is a training company with the aim of transforming corporate performance through Skills, Expertise and Competence. The company has professionals and experts in the field dedicated to providing their best efforts to foster a sophisticated and high-level generation. SPARK dedicates its efforts and resources to providing our clients with professional, high-quality results.
About the Corporate Governance Institute:
The Corporate Governance Institute (TCGI) is the global standard in corporate governance education and certification.RCGI offers university-accredited online programs designed to equip board members with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the areas of corporate governance and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance). Through its commitment to excellence and practical insights, TCGI sets the standard for governance education worldwide.
