From Informal to Scalable Governance
As private companies grow, governance must evolve with them. The challenge is introducing stronger structures — in decision-making, oversight and board composition — without creating unnecessary complexity.
Panel Guests Will Discuss:
What governance maturity means in private companies
Approaches to risk and resilience at different stages of growth
How boards evolve composition, independence and capability
How frameworks, benchmarks and tools can support governance development
Strengthening decision-making and accountability without slowing the business
Practical, proportionate governance that scales with the business
Featured Speakers
Betsy Atkins
Board Member, SL Green Realty, Volvo Cars, Wynn Resorts
Klaus Schwab
Founder & Executive Chairman, World Economic Forum
Why Attend?
Governance Clarity
A clear understanding of governance maturity in practice
Board Oversight
Insight into how boards are strengthening oversight as companies grow
Leadership Perspectives
Perspectives from directors, governance leaders and investors
Governance Tools
Practical guidance on frameworks and tools that support governance development
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Join this free webinar to gain practical insight into how private company boards are building governance that can scale with growth and complexity.
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David Prosser
David is an Associate Editor with Board Agenda. He is the former business editor of the Independent newspaper, with a career spanning almost 30 years as a business and financial journalist.
Associate Editor - Board Agenda
From Informal to Scalable Governance
Panel Guests Will Discuss
Why Attend?
Boards are increasingly adopting clearer frameworks, improving information flows, and using practical tools to assess governance maturity and prioritise development. The focus is on building governance that works in practice — and scales with the business.
Featured Speakers
James Beasley
James Beasley is a governance and board effectiveness specialist who leads Board Advisory for Europe, the Middle East and Africa at Nasdaq, partnering with executive teams to enhance strategic leadership and governance...
Karim Palant
Karim Palant is Director of External Affairs at UK Private Capital, where he leads the Public Affairs, Communications and Research functions. Karim and his colleagues tell the story of private capital through...
Host / Moderator
Gavin Hinks
Gavin is an award-winning business editor with a career spanning editorships at Accountancy ...
Managing Editor, Board Agenda,
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A hosted expert panel discussion on how private company boards are strengthening governance in practice as they grow and evolve.
Thursday 25 June 2026 – 12:30pm BST
Duration: 45 minutes
How private company boards are developing governance to support growth, resilience and transition
Governance maturity is becoming a critical issue for private companies as they scale, take on investment or plan for transition. Boards are expected to demonstrate governance that is credible, proportionate and aligned with long-term value creation — without losing agility.
Fit for the Future: Building Governance Maturity in Private Companies
This Board Agenda webinar, in partnership with Nasdaq Governance Solutions, focuses on how governance can be strengthened in practice. Bringing together directors, governance professionals and investors, the session will explore how boards move from informal oversight to more structured, scalable approaches that support growth and resilience.
A focused, editorial discussion grounded in real-world experience — with practical takeaways for boards navigating growth and change.
Attendees will gain:
James Norwood
James is a former Royal Navy Officer and high‑impact executive leader with over 25 years of military and commercial experience across Defence, Maritime, Energy, and Infrastructure. Known for building and scaling high‑performance international teams,...
Emma Brown
Emma Brown is a Chartered Company Secretary with a career spanning investment management and financial services. She spent nearly a decade at Foresight Group, rising to Director of Company Secretarial Services, before serving as...
