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Corporate Governance as a Career Path

Welcome to the BDO Choose Your Career Path webinar series - a practical guide to qualifications, careers, and insights to help you start with clarity, grow with support and shape what matters.

Hosted by BDO Ireland with contributions from leading professional bodies and industry experts.

About this webinar

Corporate Governance is one of the fastest-growing and most important professions in today's business environment, yet it remains a career path many students and graduates know little about.

Watch this webinar recording or listen on the go, to BDO Ireland and the Chartered Governance Institute Ireland (CGI Ireland) as they explore what a career in corporate governance actually looks like, the opportunities available, and the different pathways into the profession.

Whether you're considering your next step after university, exploring postgraduate options, or simply looking to better understand the career opportunities available beyond the more traditional professional services routes, this session provides practical insights from both industry and qualification experts.

What you’ll learn

Watch the recording or listen to the podcast on the go to explore:

What corporate governance is and why it matters
What governance professionals do day-to-day
The role of governance in supporting decision-making, accountability and business success
Career opportunities within corporate governance and company secretarial services
Professional qualifications and training routes available to graduates
The skills employers look for when recruiting graduates
How technology and AI are influencing the profession
Practical advice for students and graduates considering this career path

Meet the speakers

Conn Cleary
Regional Development Manager, Chartered Governance Institute Ireland

Conn works with students, graduates and employers to promote careers in governance and support future governance professionals as they progress through their qualification journey. During the session Conn provided an overview of the profession, qualification routes and opportunities available to those entering the field.

Michelle Keane
Director, Corporate Governance, BDO Ireland

Michelle works closely with boards, directors and senior leadership teams, advising on governance, compliance and company secretarial matters across a wide range of organisations. During the session, Michelle shared her own career journey, discussed what graduates can expect when entering the profession, and provided insights into life within BDO's Corporate Governance team.

Olivia Mohan
Head of Learning & Development, BDO Ireland

Olivia moderated the discussion and the audience Q&A.

Is this session right for you?

This webinar is designed for:

Final-year students
Recent graduates
Postgraduate students
Career changers exploring professional qualifications
Anyone interested in learning more about careers in governance, compliance and company secretarial service.

How this session can help you

Choosing a career path isn't simply about selecting a qualification. It's about understanding the opportunities, experiences and support available to help you build a career that aligns with your interests, strengths and ambitions.

This session was designed to help you gain a clearer understanding of a profession that plays a critical role in organisations of all sizes and across every sector.

You'll leave with a better understanding of:

Whether corporate governance could be the right fit for you
The different routes into the profession
The qualifications available
The support available throughout your learning journey
The long-term opportunities a career in governance can offer.

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