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The Role of the Company Secretary - Part Two - Edinburgh

Overview

The modern Company Secretary is no longer confined to ticking boxes and ensuring compliance. Today’s governance leaders are expected to shape board culture, advise on strategy, and navigate the most complex challenges of our time - from ESG and GDPR to the ethical dilemmas of AI.

What you'll learn

Following on from our Part One course, this is your opportunity to step beyond the mechanics of governance and into the arena of influence. Through immersive case studies, high-level frameworks, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to:

 - Command the boardroom with confidence and credibility.
 - Master advanced governance codes and apply them to real-world scenarios.
 - Build trust and rapport with Chairs, NEDs, and executives - even in the most difficult relationships.
 - Future-proof governance against emerging risks and regulatory shifts.
 - Step up in critical moments as the indispensable voice of integrity and strategic foresight

By the end of this intensive training, you won’t just be fulfilling the role of Company Secretary - you’ll be redefining it.

Who is it for?

 - Experienced Company Secretaries
 - Governance Professionals
 - Senior Legal, Risk, and Compliance Officers
 - Aspiring Governance Leaders

How much does it cost?

 - Non-Member - £755
 - Professional Subscriber - £680
 - Member - £605

*A discount is available for registered charities, please email training@cgi.org.uk

For any related enquiries please contact us at events@cgi.org.uk, or call us at +44 (0)20 7580 4741

Key Details
755.00 GBP (ex. VAT) - Non-member
Pinsent Masons
Wednesday 22 April 2026
9:30 AM to 4:30 PM
CPD: 6 hours
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People who take this course often go on to book:

Attendees from this course often go on to study the CGI’s Chartered Governance Qualifying Programme.  

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Course Leaders

Victoria Garvin Card (1)
Governance Director | Beyond Governance plc

Victoria Garvin

Victoria was Head of Subsidiary Governance at Aviva plc (FTSE 100), a composite insurer covering a range of insurance from life cover through to pet insurance. Victoria started at Aviva within their Life and Pensions business, a role that was extended to also include Secretariat support for the General Insurance business, before being asked to lead the global group-wide function overseeing the application of governance practices across the group. Prior to joining Aviva, Victoria was the Company Secretary for Canada Life Group, the UK Division of The Great-West Life Co, a Canadian financial services group listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Previously she worked at Music Sale Group, a global music publisher as their Company Secretary. Victoria has been a Trustee of a large Company Pension Scheme, a hybrid defined benefits and defined contribution scheme, during her role as a trustee the scheme underwent a triennial valuation and a detailed project on investment options. Victoria is dynamic, versatile and commercially focused, with significant and broad knowledge of Company Secretarial and Governance functions spanning financial services and the media sector. Victoria was named as one of Diligent Corporation’s Modern Governance ambassadors in 2019 and 2020.
Monique Caswell Web
Senior Assistant Company Secretary | Beyond Governance plc

Monique Caswell

Monique is an accomplished company secretary with extensive experience supporting strategic business initiatives and driving governance excellence. Proven expertise in corporate governance, compliance, and project management across UK and international operations. Key contributions include leading governance during high-profile mergers and acquisitions, managing employee share schemes, and overseeing complex transactions such as rights issues and bond issuances. Skilled in stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration with legal, finance, and HR teams. Dedicated to fostering strong governance frameworks and delivering value through strategic insight and execution.
John Davies Card
Governance Director | Beyond Governance plc

John Davies

John is a forward thinking and relationship focused Governance Professional with over 25 years’ experience in a range of sectors. Having had experience of working in many different sectors and types of organisation, John has been able to apply this knowledge to support a high profile public inquiry. John has been involved in the preparation of numerous annual reports, providing narrative content, best practice reviews and the incorporation of proxy voting agency recommendations for FTSE and AIM listed companies. John has helped several companies take stock and prepare for the next phase in their development by providing clear, understandable, practical and appropriate solutions to the governance challenges they face.

Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.