“I am called James Kizito. I am a board member at xx Bank.” You have seen people enjoy introducing themselves as such. Because the board is the second top most level in the governance structure, being a board member is a sign of achievement. What exactly is the role of a board member? Governance levels The most senior level in governance is the shareholder or the business owner. This is the investor or the business founder who owns the company. In listed companies, these are the majority shareholders. In politics, these are the citizens – the people.  These have the…