Governance & Board Advisory
Independent Chair, NED and senior executive appointments for regulated firms.
Board and executive leadership that combines deep regulatory expertise, calm independent challenge and practical operating experience across Tier 1 banks, asset managers, fintech, crypto, blockchain and digital asset businesses.
Strong governance and executive leadership are not box-ticking exercises. For regulated firms, the right independent directors and interim executives can shape strategy, steady the firm through remediation and provide the confidence that regulators, investors and customers expect. Our NED & Executive offering is built for firms that need experienced leaders with first-hand knowledge of risk, compliance, financial crime and digital assets.
Independent Chair
Board leadership for regulated firms seeking independent oversight, strategic challenge and strong governance culture.
- Setting board agenda and overseeing governance effectiveness
- Independent challenge on strategy, risk appetite and culture
- Leading board dynamics, succession and stakeholder engagement
- Acting as the principal interface between the board and shareholders / investors
Non-Executive Director
Independent NED appointments bringing regulatory, risk and compliance depth to board discussions.
- Constructive challenge of executive proposals and assumptions
- Deep input on risk, compliance, financial crime and conduct matters
- Support for regulatory and supervisory relationships
- Investor and stakeholder confidence through independent oversight
Committee Chair — Risk, Audit & Remuneration
Specialist committee leadership for the most material board committees in regulated businesses.
- Risk Committee chair — risk appetite, emerging risks and control effectiveness
- Audit Committee chair — internal / external audit, findings and assurance
- Remuneration Committee chair — alignment of pay and risk culture
- Compliance / Conduct Committee chair — regulatory culture and customer outcomes
Executive Advisory & Board Effectiveness
Hands-on support to strengthen board performance, succession planning and executive decision-making.
- Board effectiveness reviews and independent assessments
- Succession planning and talent pipeline input
- Executive coaching for senior managers and SMFs
- Preparation for regulatory interviews, supervisory meetings and s.166 reviews
Executive appointments
In addition to independent board roles, we provide senior executive support for regulated firms at moments of change, growth or stress. Our advisors have held executive roles in global banks, asset managers, fintech, crypto and blockchain firms, and can step in as interim or permanent leadership where regulatory depth is critical.
- Interim CRO, CCO, CFO or COO cover for regulated firms
- Executive leadership during remediation, s.166 or supervisory scrutiny
- Permanent executive search advisory and assessment support
- SMF16 / SMF17 and other senior manager function support
- Executive coaching and preparation for regulatory interviews
What the engagement delivers
- Active board and committee chairmanship with documented contribution
- Board effectiveness review with practical recommendations
- Succession and talent input for senior roles and SMFs
- Risk, audit and remuneration committee oversight and minutes
- Support for regulator, investor and auditor engagement
- Independent challenge on M&A, fundraising, remediation and strategic transactions
Ideal for
- Fintech and crypto firms seeking independent oversight as they scale
- Payment and e-money institutions navigating authorisation and growth
- Asset managers and investment firms strengthening governance
- Tier 1 banks and institutions requiring independent risk or audit committee leadership
- Boards preparing for IPO, private fundraising, acquisition or strategic sale
- Firms undergoing remediation or regulatory scrutiny needing independent board challenge
- Businesses expanding into new jurisdictions and needing multi-jurisdictional board perspective
Our board and executive philosophy
We believe the best board members and executives are those who have lived in the operating environment they are now asked to oversee or run. Our advisors have held senior roles in global banks, asset managers, fintech and crypto businesses — and bring that practical experience to the boardroom and executive suite. The value is in calm, constructive challenge; in asking the questions that others may miss; and in helping leaders make better decisions under pressure.