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FTSE 100
Companies
Enhancing decision-making & corporate governance, ensuring effective leadership & strategic alignment.
FTSE 250 &
Listed Companies
Identifying areas for improvement,
strengthening governance & optimising shareholder value.
Medium to Large
Sized-Companies
Expertise & guidance in optimising board performance for sustained growth & competitiveness.
Not-for-Profit
Organisations
Maintaining effective governance to
build donor & beneficiary trust & ensuring compliance.
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About Us
Unlocking Board Excellence
At Genius Boards, we believe that the most effective boards are realised through careful analysis and intelligent, creative design.
Since our inception in 2003, we have been dedicated to transforming average boards into high-performing boards across the UK and internationally. Our services are designed to support boards in becoming significant value drivers and key contributors to an organisation’s success.
In our interactions with board clients, we aim to significantly enhance their efficiency, productivity, and the value they contribute to their organisations. Our comprehensive services include board performance reviews to assess and improve performance and effectiveness, bespoke in-house board training tailored to your unique requirements, governance services across various regions and sectors, and strategic risk management to help your board achieve risk maturity.
As an accredited board reviewer by the Chartered Institute of Governance UK and Ireland, you are assured that our reviews and training align with the highest standards in governance.
To learn more about how we can strengthen your board’s performance through better governance, leadership and risk management, feel free to get in touch or explore our insights and resources to learn more about how we can support your board.
Accredited Board Reviewer
Strengthen your Board’s performance through better governance, leadership and risk management. Trust Genius Boards to provide independent board performance reviews for enhanced board effectiveness.
Our Services
We Offer a Full Range of Board and Governance Services
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Board Performance Reviews and Assessments
Our Board Performance Reviews are not one-size-fits-all. We understand that every organisation is unique.
We offer customised reviews that are specifically tailored to your organisation’s goals, challenges, and culture. This means you get insights that are directly relevant to your situation, helping you achieve excellence in board performance and decision-making.
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Board Development, Training and Coaching
High-performing Boards are the cornerstone of your organisation’s success.
Our tailored services are designed to empower your board to reach its full potential. We help you chart a clear course by defining your vision and strategy, ensuring that your board members are well-equipped through tailored training and development, and fostering an environment of open communication and collaboration.
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Corporate
Governance
Corporate Governance isn’t just a regulatory requirement; it’s the essence of operating with integrity and serving the best interests of shareholders and stakeholders.
We guide your organisation to navigate the complexities of Corporate Governance, ensuring transparent operations, ethical practices, and a commitment to accountability.
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Risk Evaluation
and Mitigation
We provide comprehensive services to elevate your Board’s risk awareness and maturity. Our solutions encompass risk evaluation, innovative problem-solving, crisis management, and risk maturity training.
With a focus on corporate and reputational risks, we help organisations respond effectively and ensure long-term sustainability.
Meet Our Founder & CEO
Board Evaluation Expert, Mentor, and Advocate for Good Governance
My profound knowledge of board behaviours, leadership, and regulated industries fuels my ability to provide deep, insightful, and practical board evaluations. I’m not just an expert; I’m also a mentor and coach to Chairmen and Directors. I strongly advocate for the role of the Company Secretary and share my professional journey as a lecturer for the Qualifying Level Boardroom Dynamics course at the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland and deliver the Board Risk Module for Masterclasses and NED programs as a faculty member at The Corporate Governance Institute. Since 2018, I have also been a lecturer for Boardroom Dynamics at Kensington College of Business.
Partner with Genius Boards
Why We're Your Ideal Choice
When it comes to enhancing your board’s effectiveness, performance, and governance and driving real value for your organisation, Genius Boards is the ideal choice. Here’s why you should partner with us.
Comprehensive Compliance & Value
We collaborate closely with the Chairman and Company Secretary, who prioritise industry standard compliance and insist on evaluations that provide substantial, practical value. Our commitment goes beyond regulatory adherence to significantly enhance your organisation's performance.
Future-Focused Strategy
Our approach is forward-looking. We align our services with your organisation's strategy, market conditions, and the future role of your board. This ensures that your board is equipped to be the best it can be in the ever-evolving business landscape.
Emphasis on Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
We believe in the power of empathy and harnessing emotional intelligence (EQ) alongside intellectual prowess (IQ). This unique approach allows us to transform boards, making them more effective and adaptive.
Tailored Solutions
We recognise that every organisation has its own distinct challenges and goals. We offer flexible, tailor-made solutions designed to address your organisation's unique needs. Our solutions are focused on delivering real improvements and ensuring they are both efficient and cost-effective.
Experienced Team
The Genius Boards team boasts a wealth of corporate experience and expertise. We have a deep understanding of various industries, including highly regulated financial services firms. Our coaching, mentoring, and organisational culture expertise are drawn from these diverse backgrounds.
Working in Partnership with You
Choosing Genius Boards means choosing a partner that not only meets compliance requirements but also elevates your board's performance to new heights. We're committed to delivering value, efficiency, and a deep understanding of your organisation's needs
Looking to take your Board to the next level?
Trust Genius Boards to unlock the full potential of your board, enabling it to excel in effectiveness, performance, and governance.
Our industries
Sectors We Have Served
Navigating fast-changing industries and the challenges that arise requires committed expertise. From sectors long established to those quickly emerging, we take a partnership approach to delivering the solutions you and your board need.
Technology, Innovation & IT Services
Investment Trusts & Venture Capital
Retail & Consumer Products
Public Sector & Regulatory Bodies
Banking & Financial Institutions
Manufacturing & Engineering
Academic & Training Institutions
Medical & Health Services
Nonprofits & Social Enterprises
Client Success
Brands We Have Worked With
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Our Clients Have Their Say
Discover how our expertise in Board Dynamics has transformed the impact of boards, across various industries and sectors
"Sharon's sound knowledge of the UK regulatory, FCA and PRA environments provided valuable insights we had not expected & the Genius approach in this regard has un-derpinned changes in structure & particularly culture in the Board room.”
Tier 1 Building Society
Chairman“The directors all agreed it had been a valuable exercise & were very pleased with how it all went and we had a discussion in the board meeting about how the issues raised & the recommendations will be taken forward."
Aviation Industry
Company Secretary“Genius has empowered us to look at governance structures & Director behaviours in a way we had not before. The Board and Executive have fully embraced & fully own the required changes and are already, in these early days, adapting their Board engagement and behaviour.”
Government Subsidiary
Chairman“We chose Genius Boards as we needed a robust exercise that addressed the complex dynamics of our Board, Directors & culture.”
Global Insurance
Company Secretary“Sharon is able to “see” risks & issues that we were not aware of & provide practical ways to address, mitigate, improve and deliver effective outcomes.”
Premium Brand FMCG
CEO“Each step seems so innocuous & innocent, but together has made such a difference; the Board is talking & addressing the strategic debate constructively.”
FTSE350 Investment Trust
Chairman“It baffles me how Sharon could determine the issues we could not see & provide such practical solutions that made such imminent sense — why could we not have achieved such insight?”
Health Insurance
Risk Committee Chair“A very difficult project handled professionally & bravely, thank you… A better outcome than we could possibly have expected.”
FTSE350 Global Conference Management
Chairman“I am not sure what Sharon said to the Chairman, but he is different, he has become “human” when we didn’t think it that was possible.”
Global Holding Company
Company Secretary"Sharon pinpointed ineffective behaviours in certain Directors, mentoring them for improvement. She collaborated effectively with government stakeholders, ensuring their involvement was supportive & implemented a 10-year succession plan, Board Committee plan, & Skills & Experience Assessment, enriching the Board Evaluation."
Multi-Government Financial Provider
Chairman"Sharon grasped our regulatory landscape, pinpointing crucial concerns for every Committee & the overall Boards. As Chair, she aided me & the Company Secretary in navigating challenging issues promptly. Her guidance addressed tough, previously unaddressed issues, providing a clear strategy to manage them while minimising risks."
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