Gulf States, GCC Board Directors Institute (GCC BDI)  is a not-for-profit organisation that guides board directors of organisations, from family-owned businesses to listed companies, to acquire the know-how and the tools to reach and sustain effective governance. Launched in 2007, GCC BDI is supported by eight leading regional corporations and professional services firms who serve as our strategic partners: First Abu Dhabi Bank, National Bank of Bahrain, SABIC, Saudi Aramco, Allen & Overy, Heidrick & Struggles, McKinsey & Company, and PwC. We are also supported by the regional regulatory authorities.  

GCC BDI’s mission is to enhance board member capabilities, create a strong and influential regional network of board members, and disseminate high-quality corporate governance knowledge, leading the regional debate on emerging best governance practices.

We aim to accomplish these goals through a combination of effective practice and experience sharing, access to global knowledge, and interaction with regional and international counterparts. 

GCC BDI has grown to become the leading organization in the region for board directors. It has delivered over 600 programs and forums to top-tier companies in the Gulf and now comprises over 3900 members, each with extensive knowledge and experience in operating at the most senior levels of business in the GCC.