We provide
a full suite of AGM services from advice over the phone, to full end-to-end outsourcing of the event. We ensure better strategic decision making, more open dialogue with your stakeholders and shareholders and improved corportate governance.
We provide:
- Draft legal and regulatory documentation
- Coordination of on-site arrangements
- Fully outsourced project management
- Hybrid in-person and virtual AGMs
- Stakeholder Q&A
We have managed over 100 AGMs. We believe our skill set makes us one of the most experienced teams available when it comes to AGMs.
We are adept in navigating through difficult situations such as significant drops in profitability and unpopular changes in policy. We also have experience managing disruptive AGMs with protestors, as well as dealing with the media attention that often follows these events. We are also happy to manage a straightforward AGM you just want to get off your ‘to do list’.
Our team has extensive experience across a variety of sectors in corporate reporting and the smooth and successful running of AGMs.
Having worked closely in-house with numerous finance and investor relations teams on the production and release of Annual Reports and Accounts, modern slavery statements, trading updates, preliminary results announcements and various other regulatory news announcements, the team has a strong understanding of the disclosure requirements needed to ensure that Corporate Reporting is fair, balanced, transparent and the perfect fit for your organisation.
Our wide-ranging AGM experience includes planning and holding both physical and hybrid meetings for multiple listed financial services firms, fast moving consumer goods companies (FMCG), LLPs and private companies and in our time, we have experienced working with strong minded chairs, handling protesters and disrupters, heightened investor interest following a reported takeover bid, technology failures as well as dealing with the media attention which can often follow these events.
Let our vastly experienced team support you in the considerable preparatory work required in the build up to the AGM right through to the holding of the meeting itself.
Our specialised knowledge, in a real-life situation
Our client, a London and New York Stock Exchange listed company, came to us after news became public that they had misled officials...
about the safety of one of their products. This resulted in the CEO being imprisoned in the US and fined USD six figures.
The AGM was fast approaching and the company’s two largest proxy advisers had recommended investors to vote against the company’s renumeration / pay report at its forthcoming AGM. The board were concerned about the reputational damage, additional media attention and disruption they may face at the AGM.
We came in, worked with the team, advised on the best approach for delivery, agreed on a hybrid AGM, and project managed the meeting and all necessary documents and filings from start to finish.
The Chair and board were delighted with the delivery of the meeting and disruptions were sensitively supressed. The Head of Governance / Group Company Secretary commended us on our extensive expertise, stress reducing delivery, ability to fit in like actual team members and our proactive approach which quickly gave comfort that we would work autonomously.
Our Experts
Juliet Dearlove LLB
Governance Director Beyond Governance Juliet is a qualified solicitor and member of the law society, and holds over 25+ years of experience in Governance.
Victoria Garvin FCG
Governance Director Beyond Governance Victoria is a dynamic and versatile Governance Professional with over 20 years’ experience, primarily within the highly...
“Just WOW! Beyond Governance came in at short notice and provided us with support for our AGM at a challenging time for us. Beyond Governance over delivered in every way; they were a sounding board for me, and exceptionally safe pair of hands and a pleasure to work with. Nothing was too much trouble, they were my eyes and ears on the ground and identified ‘pinch points’ before they became a problem; something only experts of many years can do. Most of all their support alleviated pressure points in my role enabling me to focus on other pressing matters.
Listed Company Governance Professional of 25 years
Our Services
What we can do for your business
01
Corporate Reporting and AGM
The Annual General Meeting with your owners and corporate reporting, is mandatory for most organisations and stands an opportunity to demonstrate transparency and share progress during the year and provide an update on future plans.
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Board evaluation
Leadership sets the tone and timbre which then permeates throughout the organisation to create your culture. Board evaluations give leadership the opportunity to ensure that they are able to provide insight, foresight and oversight.
03
Board Pack Efficiency
Board Pack Efficiency – Board packs can become very cumbersome over time and a director’s time is often limited. Reviewing countless pages of peripheral material creates inefficiencies and reduces clarity of thought.
04
Code Benchmarking
Are you anxious about you governance framework and your compliance against applicable corporate governance codes? Our experienced in-house consultants will help.
05
ESG
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting and investing is gathering increased momentum. ESG is the umbrella term for purpose led, sustainable and responsible organisations.
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Governance Framework
The long-term performance and success of an organisation is a direct result of its approach to leadership, management and the culture; it’s people.
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Governance Health check
Our business health check analyses the governance framework of an organisation to ensure it is robust, effective and efficient. No stone is left unturned.
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Governance Projects
Whether you want to grow your business, secure investment, AIM / FTSE list or completely restructure; we provide the level of support your board and management team need.
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Interim Support
There are c10,000 qualified senior company secretaries in the UK, the demand outweighs the supply. With our experienced professionals you get instant relief and someone who can tackle the workload from day one.
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Subsidiary Governance
Subsidiaries can support expansion into new countries and markets, help mitigate risk and set the company up for future asset or business divestments without affecting the overall group.
Our wonderful team
Amazing people making amazing things
Erika Eliasson-Norris FCG
CEO
As the CEO and Founder of Beyond Governance, Erika envisions a future where governance is not just about oversight and regulation but about fostering a culture of responsibility, accountability, adaptability, and long-term vision. Under her leadership, Beyond Governance is redefining the paradigms of corporate governance…
Andrew Harvey-Wrate FCG
Governance Director
Andrew is a flexible and up-front Governance Professional with over 35 years’ experience in Aerospace and Defence, Financial Services and Commercial Real Estate in various FTSE listed companies as well as in Charity. Andrew worked at Persimmon plc where he Deputy Company Secretary and acted as board secretary…
John Davies - ACG
Governance Director
John is a forward thinking and relationship focussed Governance Professional with over 25 years’ experience in a range of sectors including Travel & Leisure, Food Producers, Media, Property, Healthcare, and Financial Services in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies. Immediately before joining Beyond Governance…
Juliet Dearlove - LLB
Governance Director
Juliet is an adaptable and analytical Solicitor with over 25 years’ experience in the field of Governance in Automotive, Financial Services, Investment Trusts and Veterinary Services in various FTSE listed, AIM listed and unlisted companies. Juliet worked at JP Morgan for ten years and was responsible for The Mercantile Investment Trust …
Victoria Garvin - FCG
Governance Director
Victoria is a dynamic and versatile Governance Professional with over 20 years’ experience, primarily within the highly regulated financial services sector. Victoria worked at Aviva plc where she led the global group-wide governance function and oversaw the development and implementation of governance practices across the group.
Lisa Keeling - ACG
Governance Advisor
Lisa is an industrious and thoughtful Governance Professional with over 12 years’ experience in FMCG, Architecture and Financial Services in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies. Lisa worked at Close Brothers Group plc where she was responsible for supporting subsidiary governance and administering the transition…
Jonathan Saunders - ACG
Governance Advisor
Jonathan is a proactive and conscientious Governance Professional with over 7 years’ experience in Company Secretarial practice, including in Investment Trusts, Renewable Energy, Real Estate, Insurance and PFI/PPP project companies in various FTSE listed and unlisted companies.
Case studies
Some of our projects details
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Board Effectiveness Reviews
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Testimonials & Awards
What our clients said
