I work alongside you, with first-hand experience of how complex the environment can be, and help you identify and embed changes that matter.
What I've learned is that governance works best when it's practical. That means understanding the dynamics, not just the framework. The pressures, not just the process. The people, not just the structure.
I can help review board and committee operations, governance frameworks, policy, delegations of authority, and reporting to the board. I deliver prioritised, actionable recommendations and can help build and embed what's needed.
FAR creates real personal accountability. I build and embed frameworks that work in practice and help Accountable Persons understand and meet their reasonable steps obligations. This supports the clearer decision-making and accountability that effective governance requires.
A well-functioning secretariat is foundational to effective governance. I know the challenges of running company secretariat functions. I use that deep experience to support secretariats.
I provide short-term coverage during periods of capacity constraints, projects and change.
I also provide secretariat redesign and embedding, and coaching and support for company secretaries.
Understanding how your board is performing allows you to understand how to enhance board effectiveness.
I have worked in and around boards for many years and understand the demands and challenges. I work closely with Chairs, directors, and governance teams to assess what's working, identify what needs to change, and support implementation.
This includes skills assessment, board and committee composition, and succession planning.
Major transactions, M&A, and significant regulatory change are among the most demanding periods that boards, executives and governance teams face. The volume increases, the stakes are higher, the timelines are compressed, and normal operations still have to continue.
I know what it takes to hold governance together under that kind of pressure, and to use it as an opportunity to build something better.
I can partner with you to design and deliver what's needed including end-to-end business owner responsibility, governance workstream management, and regulatory inquiry response.