Over recent weeks, I have been struck by how consistent the challenges facing governance professionals are, from Ireland to the global stage. This blog reflects on why professional standards, collaboration and recognising excellence matter more than ever.

The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry has delivered a damning verdict on the compensation process. The report criticises an “unnecessarily adversarial” approach and highlights systemic governance failures.

The new football regulator should be welcomed, but even with governance improvements English football will remain a challenging industry in which to make a profit

In times of rapid change, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, writes Sara Drake CEO of CGIUKI. Yet, amid this complexity, one thing remains constant: the need for good governance.

Recent high-profile resignations have reignited debate on workplace relationships and governance. With new UK legal duties on harassment prevention and growing scrutiny of conflicts of interest, now is the time to review policies, disclosure processes and cultural safeguards

In this powerful reflection, Damilare Ojo shares the vision behind the inaugural Black Excellence in Governance Awards UK—a landmark initiative celebrating the achievements of Black professionals whose leadership is reshaping boardrooms across the country

I join at a moment of both challenge and opportunity for our profession. That is why our membership survey is so important. It gives us the evidence to shape strategy, measure impact, and decide what we should start, stop or strengthen.

Peter Ho FCG urges company secretaries to step up as strategic partners in ethical leadership, helping boards move beyond process to build integrity, challenge blind spots, and prepare for complex governance challenges.

With governance under pressure from rapid change and rising risk, the CGI Scotland Conference 2025 offers a space for professionals to connect, collaborate and stay ahead. In this comment piece, Gary Gray FCG explores how convening across sectors strengthens resilience and why community is now central to governance excellence.