We provide
Getting your governance framework right leads to sustained growth, enhanced performance, empowered and motivated employees and the efficient use of resources (both human and financial).
Our broader advisory and consulting business means that we are clearly focussed on managing any potential conflicts of interest that might arise from this governance framework review. We have implemented processes and procedures to ensure integrity and impartiality remains in place so that you can be assured that your review remains independent.
Our Expertise
Drawing on 150+ years of corporate governance experience, our team has the expertise to customise our advice based on real-world results.
Being seasoned practitioners, ourselves allows us to help your organisation reach its goals while taking into account your organisation’s culture, strategy and ambitions.
Our Services
Our team of governance experts are uniquely qualified to craft a governance framework designed specifically for your organisation.
We’re here every step of the way – from advice over the phone, to a light review all the way through to implementation if needed.
We transform decision-making processes into an efficient powerhouse that boosts both performance, efficiency and profits.
Our Approach
Our approach to any governance framework is to see what’s right for your organisation, good governance practices, procedures and processes are relevant to all organisations but its important that your framework is designed to align with your business, that it is fit for purpose and a framework that once embedded will be fully integrated throughout your organisations decision making processes. We therefore tailor your review to suit your organisations individual needs.
As part of our review, we will assess what governance related documentation you have in place and what suggested steps could be taken to enhance the key constituent parts.
We can also support you if you are starting out on your journey to develop your framework, and as part of our review we can help you develop and design your governance schematic and framework, along with devising tailored content so that you can develop your governance handbook to articulate how governance processes and procedures work within your organisation.
As part of our review process, we remain available to you for a period of up to 12 months to support with the implementation of any outcomes arising from the review and development of your framework.
Our specialised knowledge, in a real-life situation
Our client, a large private financial services corporation, needed a fresh perspective on their governance framework.
We started with open conversations with the board and management to identify their ideal framework.
We improved their governance processes, practices and procedures in line with their culture which we had deduced from open conversations. Our work supported the board to oversee the enbeddedness of the governance framework. This helped the business streamline its reporting and introduce a new model to support good governance.
The CEO was impressed with our holistic approach and how we considered all aspects of the business and its culture. The Board of Directors were encouraged by our pragmatic approach to build good governance rather than bureaucracy.
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. Juliet has worked for FTSE 250 companies...
Victoria Garvin FCG
Governance Director Beyond Governance Victoria is a dynamic and versatile Governance Professional with over 20 years’ experience, primarily within the highly regulated financial services sector.
“The team are knowledgeable, experienced and deliver governance advisory support that truly alligns with our business operations. The team brings new perspectives, they have supported us through a period of board and management change, and most importantly strengthen and uplifted our governance framework. We seriously considered using the Big 4 for our governance framework but when we saw what Beyond Governance offred and how quickly they understood our business and culture we were convinced; we have not been disappointed.”
Chief of Staff and Group Company Secretary
Our Services
What we can do for your business
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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.
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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.
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Code Benchmarking
Are you anxious about you governance framework and your compliance against applicable corporate governance codes? Our experienced in-house consultants will help.
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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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Overview of AIM listing process
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Board Effectiveness Reviews
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Testimonials & Awards
What our clients said
