John Harte

John is the managing partner of Integrity Governance. He specialises in working with businesses at a point of inflection, and boards and businesses under pressure due to change. Prior to establishing Integrity Governance over 15 years ago, John worked across a range of industries and held chief executive, chairman and director roles in a number of companies around the world. John is a core international facilitator for the Australian Institute of Company Directors, and is an in-demand speaker and thought leader on board effectiveness, practical governance and business disruption. He’s a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors, the Institute of Directors (UK), Financial Services Institute of Australia, a Board Leadership Fellow of the National Association of Corporate Directors (USA) and a member of the Chartered Institute of Public Relations.

Latest Articles by John Harte

  1. governance recession

    3 February, 2023

    What use is governance in a recession?

    Companies seeking competitive advantage in uncertain times will find that effective governance allows much sharper focus.

  1. 18 July, 2022

    How to be an effective chair during volatile times

    Now, more than ever, boards need to be on top of their game to make the right decisions and drive growth—effective chairing is the key.
  1. CEO review with board members

    31 March, 2022

    When did your board last review CEO performance?

    During Covid, many boards deferred reviews of the performance and development needs of their CEO. It is a task that must now be completed.
  1. New CEO sitting in his office

    18 January, 2022

    Steps for a smooth and successful CEO transition

    A succession plan is only the start: an effective CEO transition requires clear KPIs, objective assessment and ongoing board support.
  1. Directors waiting for an interview

    13 August, 2021

    How to onboard directors so they hit the ground running

    Here are seven ways to deliver an effective induction process for board directors that will help them to quickly make a valuable contribution.