Board & Governance Advisory
Independent advisory for boards navigating fiduciary duties, regulatory expectations, and strategic oversight in complex operating environments.
What it is
Boards face increasing pressure — from regulators, shareholders, and the public — to provide effective oversight while avoiding operational overreach. This is particularly acute in emerging markets where governance frameworks are evolving and stakeholder expectations are rising.
We provide independent governance advisory to boards and board committees, helping them clarify their role, strengthen their processes, and navigate complex decisions. Our work is always confidential, independent, and focused on board effectiveness rather than management interests.
We work with board chairs, lead independent directors, and entire boards to design governance structures that work for their specific context — not just comply with a checklist but genuinely enable better decision-making and oversight.
Who it's for
- Board chairs seeking independent counsel on governance matters
- Lead independent directors navigating complex board dynamics
- Nomination committees planning board succession and renewal
- Boards undergoing regulatory investigation or governance reviews
- Family businesses transitioning to professional board governance
- State-owned enterprises strengthening public accountability
How it works
Governance diagnostic
We review board charters, meeting materials, minutes, and conduct confidential interviews to assess current governance effectiveness.
Framework design
We work with the board to design governance frameworks that balance oversight and delegation, tailored to your specific context.
Board evaluation
We facilitate confidential board evaluations that surface real issues and opportunities for improvement, not just compliance.
Director coaching
We provide one-on-one coaching for chairs, committee leads, and directors on their specific governance roles and challenges.
Ongoing advisory
We remain available for confidential counsel on specific governance matters — from CEO succession to regulatory inquiries.
What's included
- Board effectiveness reviews and assessments
- Governance framework design and charter development
- Board composition and succession planning
- Chair and lead director coaching
- Regulatory compliance and governance gap analysis
- Board evaluation processes (individual and collective)
- Committee structure and terms of reference design
- Director induction and ongoing education programmes
- Crisis governance and special committee support
- Stakeholder governance and ESG framework development
Example engagement
State-Owned Enterprise · Governance Transformation
A major East African parastatal faced governance challenges following leadership transitions and increased regulatory scrutiny. Over 18 months, we conducted a comprehensive board effectiveness review, redesigned committee structures, facilitated director induction programmes, and provided ongoing counsel to the board chair. The result: significantly improved board dynamics, clearer accountability, and successful navigation of a regulatory investigation.
“What set Radnor apart was that they were still present eighteen months in, when the transformation was hardest. They understood our organisation as well as we did — and they were honest.”
Why Radnor for Executive Advisory
Most advisory relationships are transactional — a monthly retainer for a set number of hours, with little continuity or real accountability. Radnor's model is different. We take on a small number of retained clients at any time, which means we can afford to be deeply present, to carry your organisation's full context, and to prioritise your success over utilisation targets.
We do not have junior consultants parachuted into your most sensitive conversations. Every engagement is led by Radnor's principals, each with 20+ years of experience in strategy, governance, and institutional transformation. You get judgment, not just analysis. And because we are independent — not tied to a global firm's methodology or cross-selling targets — our advice is always what we genuinely believe, not what the firm needs to sell next.
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We work with a small number of organisations at any time — by design. If you need a senior advisor who will be honest and stay present, we would like to hear from you.
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