TAKE A TOP-DOWN APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT REVIEW
The UK Corporate Governance Code put increased focus on Boards, nomination committees and the Chair in an effort to ensure that there is the right mix of competencies, backgrounds, and behaviours among company directors.
Not only that, the Senior Managers and Certification Regime (SM&CR) has put corporate culture squarely in the regulatory spotlight. While this regime currently only applies to financial services firms, it is likely that these principles could be adopted by regulators across utilities and similar markets in the near future.
With so much public and regulatory attention on the actions and culture of the Boardroom, it is vital that firms ensure that those at the very highest level of the decision-making process are empowered to make the right decisions.

ADVISORY PANEL
Senior management can greatly benefit from our independent oversight of the operational day-to-day and the strategic goals being worked towards.
Our Advisory Panel of ex-regulators and respected industry voices conduct regular evaluations of Board performance to provide assurance and advice on steps forward.

CYBER STRATEGY ASSURANCE
With our partners at Gadhia Consultants, we are also well-placed to bring cyber strategy to the Boardroom, ensuring that the security and resilience of information systems is understood and made a priority.
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