Belle Corporation's Board of Directors is responsible in fostering the long-term success of the Corporation – to sustain its competitiveness and profitability in a manner consistent with its corporate objectives and the best interests of its stakeholders, stockholders and partners. The Board determines and reviews annually, together with Management, the Corporation's vision, mission, objectives and strategies. The Board guides and takes the lead in the development and approval of the Company's business objectives and strategies annually, and monitors their implementation in order to sustain the Company's long-term viability and strength. The Board of Directors shall meet at least six (6) times a year, with meetings scheduled before or at the start of the year.
To view the Belle Corporation Board of Directors' Charter, click here.
To view the Belle Corporation Board of Directors' Attendance to 2023 BOD Meetings, click here.
To view the Belle Corporation Board of Directors' Attendance to 2022 BOD Meetings, click here.
New Directors are provided with an on-boarding / orientation session by the Chief Compliance Officer. This session provides discussions about the Company's vision, mission, core values, its business, corporate objectives as well as the By-Laws, Articles of Incorporation, Board Charter, corporate structure and best corporate governance practices. In addition, the new Directors are apprised about financial reporting, relationships with management and investors, and significant regulations on compliance and listing requirements.
On May 27, 2021, the incoming Independent Directors, Atty. Maria Gracia P. Tan and Mr. Jaime J. Bautista, were provided on-boarding session by the President and CEO, Chief Finance Officer, Chief Risk Officer, Compliance Officer and Business Unit Heads with topics including but not limited to the Corporation’s various businesses, financial reports, compliance and governance matters. The session was also attended by the Chairman and the incumbent Independent Directors.
The Company also provides general access to training courses to its directors as a matter of continuous professional education as well as to maintain and enhance their skills as directors, and keep their knowledge and understanding of the Company's business updated.
To view the 2022 training sessions attended, click here, and 2023 training sessions attended, click here.