Johan Brand Leadership Advisory DWC-LLC ('JBLA') supports distinct demand for independent advice on leadership decisions at the highest levels in organizations. The focus is on making Boards and C-level leadership more effective. The firm advises Chairmen and Family Heads, as well as guides CxOs to success. JBLA works with selected, highly qualified professionals who enhance JBLA’s value proposition wherever important for its clients. Many organizations in the GCC Region encounter the necessity to enhance their leadership capabilities at Board and Executive level. This need is all the more imminent as they are dealing with the challenges and opportunities of the Region’s need to expand its economy beyond oil and as many family-owned businesses need to plan for and engage in NextGen succession. Decisions on leadership often involve people matters, which are complex to deeply understand. However, at the same time, decisions involving people matters are among the most impactful to sustainable success and value-creation of an organization. Advising on the input and processes for these decisions on leadership, as well as the development of top executives, requires high levels of confidentiality and trust. Therefore, at times, a fully independent boutique advisory firm would be the preferred option. Operating within the highest levels of confidentiality and trust, JBLA's services specifically focus on: 1) Boardroom Consulting (Corporate Governance, Board Reviews and Nominations) 2) CEO / CxO Search and Succession (Needs, Competencies, Search, Selection and Integration) 3) Leadership Guidance (Assessment, Development/Alignment and NextGen Coaching) JBLA has been specifically founded to add value to the GCC Region’s further development through enhancing leadership and corporate governance.