Trisha Mok makes history at Governance Institute
Trisha Mok has been appointed president of Governance Institute. Ms Mok is only the third woman in the organisation’s 100-year history to be appointed president and chair of the professional association.
Outgoing president, Alan Evans, said Ms Mok’s appointment indicated a shift for Governance Institute.
“In fact, 10 years ago just 10 per cent of the membership was female. Today it is 25.5 per cent and Trisha is an outstanding example of this change,” he said.
Mr Evens went on to acknowledge the growing number of female leaders coming out of the industry. “The governance, risk management and company secretary profession is fast becoming a rich source of future women leaders, proving there’s a path to the top other than line-management for talented women.”
Ms Mok has a wide range of experience, having previously worked as a non-executive director and lawyer. Other areas of significant experience include commercial law, corporate governance, digital and social media and intellectual property. Ms Mok is also interested in the interaction between law and technology.
After her appointment, Ms Mok will be supported by vice-presidents Simon Pordage FGIA and Andrew Horne FGIA.
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