The Secretary as Strategist

How to Organize People, Ideas, and Outcomes at the Highest Level

By Bili Andrew Odum

What This Book Is About

The Secretary as Strategist is a definitive guide for Company Secretaries, General Counsel, and Executive Advisors who want to move beyond paperwork and protocol—and begin operating as institutional strategists.

In this powerful book, Bili Andrew Odum shows how the modern Secretary can become a central force in shaping strategy, influencing decisions, and ensuring execution at the highest level.

You will learn how to:

• Turn your role into a command center for structure, alignment, and results
• Lead meetings, manage crises, and build trust behind the scenes
• Influence leadership without needing the limelight
• Build a Secretariat team that multiplies your impact
• Think strategically, act with clarity, and deliver lasting value

Who This Book Is For

• Company Secretaries seeking more relevance and influence
• General Counsel balancing legal insight with leadership support
• Executives who operate beside the board and want to lead from within
• Professionals who understand that real power is often quiet, structured, and strategic

What Readers Are Saying

“This is not just a book—it is a blueprint for relevance.”

“Every Company Secretary should read this. Twice.”

“It helped me rethink my role—and upgrade how I show up every day.”

About the Author

Bili Andrew Odum is an author, lawyer, and corporate executive with decades of experience working with Boards and CEOs across Africa, Europe, and the Middle East. Known for his clarity, precision, and strategic insight, Bili brings unmatched depth to the conversation on how secretaries can shape the future of leadership—quietly and powerfully.

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