Corporate Governance

A Company Secretary is central to strong governance, legal compliance, and effective communication between boards, shareholders and regulators. We work closely with C-Suite, Governance and Legal leaders to secure exceptional senior company secretarial talent across the UK. Our clients include FTSE and AIM-listed companies, privately owned and international businesses, and not-for-profit organisations, helping them attract and retain leaders who strengthen and future-proof their governance capability.
Our approach is built on long-term relationships, deep sector expertise and a commitment to understanding each individual’s background, motivations and aspirations. This enables precise technical and cultural alignment, connecting organisations with specialists who deliver lasting impact. Through extensive networks and genuine partnership, we help organisations build resilient, effective and governance-driven leadership teams.

Corporate Governance Expertise

Executive Search
& Senior Hires

We partner with listed companies and other organisations to appoint senior leaders across the Governance & Company Secretarial function…

Corporate Governance
Team Hires

Our Corporate Governance team recruits Company Secretaries, Deputy and Senior Assistant Company Secretaries, and wider governance professionals…

Interim
Hires

In an environment of increasing regulatory scrutiny and evolving governance expectations, organisations need agile and flexible Company Secretarial…

What our clients and candidates think​

  • Interim Group General Counsel

    I’ve had the pleasure of working with Rory for several years. I have always found him to be very helpful and supportive throughout the recruitment process. I would highly recommend him.

  • Company Secretary

    I can completely recommend Emilia. She is a proactive, experienced and knowledgeable consultant who keeps you fully informed at all times. A pleasure to work with.

  • Group Company Secretary

    Rory has been a fantastic support throughout my career, most recently introducing me to my current role and a voluntary role. Over the years, Rory has provided excellent advice on the market, companies strategies and fit, and my own personal career strategies.

  • Senior Director, Governance, Risk & Compliance

    I have worked with Rory for several years, both as the candidate and the recruiter. Rory has exceptional knowledge of the cosec profession and takes time to understand the people as well as the role. He runs a smooth process, keeps you updated, and most of all - he delivers!!! I would highly recommend.

  • Company Secretary

    Emilia is intelligent, approachable and an outstanding recruiter. She was very supportive and helped me find the right position. I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a job and fast result. She's the best!

  • Corporate Governance Director

    I’ve worked with Rory on both sides of the recruitment fence and found his knowledge and understanding of the Cosec & Governance industry invaluable when seeking a role and when seeking the right candidate. His honesty and confidence when having a frank conversation have also been very welcome attributes when we’ve worked together. It’s good to know there’s a sensible voice at the end of the line when needed.

  • Deputy Company Secretary

    Rory is an absolute asset to recruitment in the Company Secretarial sector. He took the time to really understand my experience as well as my future needs and wants, and introduced me to roles where he felt I could really excel, resulting in an offer within just a few weeks of starting my search. His expertise and knowledge, both from company and candidate perspective, shines through and his guidance at this stage in my career has been invaluable.