Key insights include the importance of a strong Chair–CEO dynamic, the need for boards to be constructively engaged rather than micromanaging, the value of non-executives gaining first-hand business insight, and the often under-recognised role of the Company Secretary in driving board effectiveness.
Featuring governance leaders Patricia Cross and Tessa Bamford, the session offers practical strategies for enhancing board impact.
Tessa Bamford is an experienced advisor and director with 30 years of expertise in governance, leadership, and executive recruitment. Formerly a leader of Spencer Stuart’s UK Board and CEO practice, Tessa has served as a non-executive director for Ferguson plc and Barratt Developments plc and brings a wealth of experience from her career in investment banking and corporate governance.
Patricia Cross is a highly regarded director and Chair with 25 years of experience across ASX and FTSE-listed boards, as well as government and non-profit sectors. A pioneer in governance and gender equity, she brings extensive expertise in corporate banking, investment banking, and financial services, alongside her passion for strategic enterprise and board effectiveness.