About US
Our ambition is to be a world leader in the provision of corporate governance services to boards including, education, evaluation, advisory and support services using the latest technologies, design and creativity.
We are an Irish firm serving a global market headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
We have substantial expertise in corporate governance for organisations such as non-profits, SMEs, financial institutions, statutory bodies, sports organisations, charities, healthcare organisations and MNC’s for example.
Founder and CEO David W Duffy has over 20 years advisory experience and is Ireland’s leading author, and media commentator on corporate governance.
OUR BUSINESS
Our Business is transforming the effectiveness of boards to enable them to improve organisational performance.
The Governance Company provides a range of governance services to regulated and unregulated organisations. These include, multinational companies, listed companies, non-profits, private companies, hospitals, sporting and state funded organisations, financial institutions and housing associations.
Our services are based on our ongoing applied research, utilise the latest state of the art learning technologies and creative design to provide a client experience that is truly unique.
Our services are based on our ongoing applied research, utilise the latest state of the art learning technologies and creative design to provide a client experience that is truly unique.
Benefits of our Governance Services
Fit for Purpose Structures
Reduces Risk
Enhances Compliance
Improve Board Effectiveness
Client feedback
What Our Clients Say
"The Governance Company worked with the LauraLynn Management Team to develop a corporate strategy that provided great clarity on our future direction. The key success factor was a rigorous strategy development process that involved the Management Team in every step along the way and which resulted in great buy-in by all."
CEO - LauraLynn
"David W Duffy of The Governance Company recently conducted an evaluation of the Board of Tallaght University Hospital. His practical knowledge of corporate and clinical governance and the attributes of high performing boards provided great insights into how we could improve the performance of our Board."
Liam Dowdall
Chair - Tallaght University Hospital
"David W Duffy of The Governance Company assisted the Camogie Association in determining what we had to do to be compliant with the Community and Voluntary Governance Code in Ireland. David's practical experience and deep knowledge of corporate governance was a huge asset in this process."
Kathleen Woods
President - The Camogie Association
"The Governance Company assisted Chambers Ireland in conducting an evaluation of the performance of their Board. David's insight and practical experience of the governance of membership organisations contributed hugely to this process."
Ian Talbot
CEO - Chambers Ireland
"David W Duffy conducted a comprehensive Board Evaluation of Tennis Ireland which has been instrumental in improving our governance structures and board productivity. His insight, experience and practicality provided invaluable insights in the process."
Dave Barber
Chair - Tennis Ireland
"The Governance Company recently conducted a Board Evaluation for Savvi Credit Union. David W Duffy's practical experience of board dynamics and its operations were instrumental in laying a sound platform to improve the performance of our Board."
John McSweeney
Chair - Savvi Credit Union Board
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