Sharon Williams was the winner of the Guernsey Company Secretary of the Year 2022 Award but, as I found out, company secretarial was not her first-choice career path.

Charlotte Parr, Client Services Director at Imperium Fund Services Limited, winner of Governance Professional of the Year at the CGIUKI Guernsey Awards 2022, told me what she loves about her unique role.

The increasing number and complexity of issues for which boards are accountable is leading to an increased reliance on the insights provided by governance professionals.

Sustainability forces in the market are changing the governance landscape. If we cannot direct the wind, a mental shift may be in order.

Has the governance team seen an increase in recognition in the last two years?

Unexpected trailblazers are championing the inclusion of staff representatives on boards.

The CGIUKI Awards Ceremony on 20 November 2023 was a fabulous evening where members came together to mark each other’s achievements.

In spring 2024, we conducted a survey of members to gain valuable insights into attitudes toward employment and explore key topics of interest.

Directors’ Checklists is your easy-to-use A–Z guide to the key tasks and responsibilities of a director. It is designed for quick reference, with each entry including an introduction and explanation, a checklist of points to consider, procedures to follow and cross-references to relevant legislation and regulation.