Chair
Leading the Board
Much of my work as Chair is similar to how I operate as a Non-Executive Director, providing a semi-external steer, bringing experience from other environments, and advising on what could come next.
In addition, my role involves: managing the Board itself; ensuring Board business is undertaken and completed; creating frameworks for Board effectiveness; and working within the requirements of operational risk, compliance, and governance.
I am accountable to, and responsible for delivering the best outcome for, the company’s shareholders.
Combining this with supporting the Board’s Directors, looking ahead at future performance targets, and operating within a people-first culture is exactly the combination I like within this role.
Current roles
I am Chair of High Speed Training, one of the UK’s leading e-learning providers and proud to be a B Corporation.
I am Chair of cazenove+loyd, the leader in tailor made ultra-luxury travel.
Nomenclature
For hundreds of years the Leader of the Board role worked as ‘Chairman’, because it was almost always men who assumed the position.
Replacing the outdated term can be done in a number of ways, but I use the term ‘Chair’ rather than Chairperson. It’s a personal preference.
Read Leah Diprose’s views on this.
Key skills
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Corporate governance
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Leadership strategy
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Counsel and advisory
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Board operations
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Resolution management
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Mediation and coaching
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Shareholder management