Alexandra is a passionate, experienced Chartered professional with over twenty-five years of protecting and working with large complex global corporations, PLCs and growing brands. She leads OCU Group’s SHEQ Strategy, embracing technology, ensuring their people Think Safe, Work Safe and get Home Safe

Many directors take on board roles without fully understanding the extent of their legal and fiduciary responsibilities—often unaware of how their actions (or inactions) can directly impact themselves, the company, and its shareholders.

This practical session shines a light on the personal and collective liabilities directors face, offering clarity on their duties under law and governance frameworks. It also explores how boards can protect the constitution, uphold their responsibilities, and foster a culture that supports both compliance and long-term value creation.

Key takeways:

1. Gain clarity on the legal and fiduciary responsibilities directors hold—and the personal and organisational risks of neglecting them.
2. Learn how both active decisions and failure to act can lead to significant consequences for individual directors, the board, and the company.
3. Explore how a firm grasp of governance frameworks helps boards make informed, compliant, and accountable decisions.
4. Discover strategies boards can use to safeguard the organisation’s founding principles, legal structure, and long-term resilience.
5.Understand how ethical leadership and board culture contribute to sustainable value creation and stakeholder trust.