Academy for Board Excellence
A Collection of Expert Leaders
We are a collaboration of experts comprising practitioners, professors, legal and finance professionals. Our area of expertise involves working with and training directors of companies of all sizes on governance, finance, leadership and strategy, not just in the United Kingdom but also across the world.
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With our extensive years of experience working with boards and serving as directors ourselves, we fully understand the importance of providing adequate training to boards to promote good corporate governance, and to equip directors with the necessary skills to fulfil their roles competently as members of the board.
High Standards
We are the exclusive provider of course leaders for the Institue of Director. We design, develop, and deliver programmes from directed development series through to gold standard charter director.
Meet The Team
Paul Munden - CEO
“Throughout my career I have always championed the improvement of corporate governance standards in business, as well as the charitable and third sectors”
Janhavi Dadarkar - CEO
“Unashamedly a governance geek, I am passionate about changing mindsets so all organisations can succeed in tandem with purposeful societal benefit.”
Deborah Morton-Dare
“I am committed to supporting businesses to achieve sustainable value creation for all stakeholders”
Simon Haslam
"I believe in helping leaders create better organisations for a sustainable future"
Murray Eldridge
“I seek to help leaders enjoy the experience of leading whilst developing environments that create high engagement, high-performing, resilient organisations”
​Charles Kingsmill
“Long term thinking isn’t compulsory, but then neither is survival. I train current and future leaders to build long-term value for their organisations.”
Talita Ferreira
“I believe great board leaders are developed through focus, intention and humanity in their leadership approach”
Yanos Michopoulos
“The key role of a Board Director is to “challenge and support” fellow Directors and the Executive Team towards achieving an organisation’s vision, purpose and values”
Steve Giles
“I always try to make even the most challenging subjects enjoyable and engaging, thereby increasing understanding and having some fun too”
Stuart Warner
“I help Directors to understand and communicate
confidently in ‘finance’ - the language of business.”
Sheelagh Duffield
“I am committed to developing governance professionals who can add significant value to their organisations and support effective boards”
Damon Clark
“A picture is worth a 1000 words, so I help organisations and business owners see the bigger picture”
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Karise Hutchinson
“My passion is empowering leaders to cultivate strong and healthy leadership, guiding themselves, their teams, and their organisations with wisdom and integrity”
Jean Pousson
“I see myself as contributing to knowledge to directors and Boards.I believe that learning should be fun and I firmly believe in the power of storytelling to achieve this”
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Karim Harbott
“I am passionate about delivering impact through inspiring leadership, great strategy, innovation, transformation, and world-class governance.”
Mary Campbell
“Inspired by the role of good governance in building thriving, resilient organisations”
Ian Waddelow
“I help individuals, teams and organisations unlock hidden potential and prosperity”
Jane Bishop
“Strategy is how to play the game to win, and Leadership is about creating champions. Only a few are born knowing this; we can help you to elevate your success.”
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Rainer Pratl
“I am passionate about helping organisations thrive through robust governance, clear strategy, and strong member value”
Naomi Connell
“I believe in making finance accessible. It’s about adding value and insight, identifying risks and options; it’s so much more than just numbers.”