Role of the Board
Governance framework
Our Board is collectively responsible for corporate governance, developing strategy and major policies, reviewing management performance, approving financials and for providing entrepreneurial leadership to the company within a framework of prudent and effective controls, which enable risk to be assessed and managed. It is also responsible for setting the company’s culture, values and the behaviours it wishes to promote in conducting its business. The Board’s role and responsibilities are reviewed against the UK Code to ensure that it is meeting all of its responsibilities.
Board Governance Structure
We are committed to high standards of corporate governance. Read our Corporate Governance Report in our Annual Report and Accounts.
Board of Directors
The board is responsible for corporate governance, developing strategy and major policy, reviewing management performance, approving financials and for our system of internal control.
Downloads
- Role of the Board and the Directors(PDF – 531kb)
- Schedule Of Matters Reserved For The Board(PDF – 224kb)
- Articles of Association(PDF – 1mb)
Also in this section
Board Committees
In keeping with best practice, our Board oversees the Group’s worldwide operations through a unitary Board and five separate Committees
Our Leadership
Our Board of Directors and Senior Executives bring together our capabilities and strengths to satisfy the changing needs of our customers.
Our Code
Each year, our people undertake mandatory training on Our Code and are required to make a declaration committing to uphold and abide by Our Code.