In a year where London listings continued to fall, there were calls for higher CEO pay and a reduction in the ‘governance burden’.

The work of the audit, risk, nominations and remuneration committees is critical to the success of the board.

Spending time and effort on carrying out an effective board evaluation will pay dividends in terms of governance excellence.

The board’s agenda, when properly constructed, ultimately leads to more productive discussions and impactful outcomes for the organisation.

Creating an integrity-first organisation, from the board down, means putting people at the centre of the strategy.

In what may prove an ‘interesting time’ for boards, this year’s governance challenges include reporting changes, sustainability and AI.