Fidelio’s purpose is ‘Building Better Boards’ through Evaluation, Development and Search. Our clients are committed to high performing Boards and leadership teams and the value this brings to the organisation.
Why Fidelio
What We Offer
Fidelio’s approach is analytical and forward-looking with a clear focus on Board and leadership effectiveness
Search and Diversity
Fidelio’s Board and Executive Search practice delivers diverse and outstanding results through forward-looking process and rigorous independent thinking.
Each Search begins with what the role is required to deliver.
Board Evaluation and Development
Fidelio approaches Evaluation as a powerful and practical tool for the Chairman to increase Board effectiveness. Our approach draws upon the insights of the Board, shareholder and stakeholder expectations, brings external perspective and benchmarking of best practice. Fidelio offers targeted and bespoke Board and Executive development, bringing external perspectives into the Boardroom; enhancing Board dynamic and supporting Boards to navigate complexity and disruption. This includes tailored Board modules, induction programmes and succession planning
Strategy and ESG
Business has moved from shareholder to stakeholder primacy with profound implications for governance, strategy and people. Fidelio’s ESG Leadership GRID is a powerful tool enabling Chairs and CEOs to build the leadership capability needed to succeed under the ESG imperative.
Track Record
Fidelio’s Search, Development and Evaluation practices have a proven track record supporting Chairmen to Build Better Boards
Our Track Record
Recent Publications
Voice of the Boardroom - providing insights and critical thinking into the most pressing topics on the Board agenda
Audit Reform, Evaluation and Trust
As Fidelio conducts Board Evaluations an important component is always the work of the Audit Committee and the oversight of internal controls. In the UK Audit Reform has been subject…
ESG or Not ESG – That is the Question
The validity of ESG as a framework for companies and investors currently provokes intense debate: Corporate executives debate and challenge the developing orthodoxy that mitigating climate change should be a…
A Health Warning for Boards
It’s very clear that there is much to learn from failure, and this is particularly true of corporate failure. Fidelio recognises the importance of case studies, including for Board Development…
Fidelio Overture: Private vs Public – Boards & Accountability
There has been much debate and concern about quoted businesses slipping into the hands of Private Equity (PE). Does this lead to a major diminution in accountability and transparency? Will…
Reform on the Backburner?
A significant overhaul of Audit regulation and Corporate Governance oversight in the UK has been in the making since 2018. Fidelio has previously outlined the number of enquiries, commissions and…
Towards Gender Balance – A Fidelio Update
Maintaining Momentum The importance of diversity is well rehearsed, including at Board level, and without a doubt progress has been made with regard to gender diversity in particular. But it’s…
Events
Business and political leaders sharing views and experience
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Chair Colloquium: ‘The Board, Property & Stranded Assets’
The property sector finds itself in the eye of an ESG storm. Our next Chair Colloquium breakfast will therefore focus on The Board, Property & Stranded Assets'. Key questions for the…
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GBR: Implications of the Ukraine War for ESG and Defence Stocks
The German British Roundtable (GBR) exists to deepen and strengthen relations between Germany and the UK, building bridges through dialogue between senior business leaders, including engagement with political leaders. GBR…
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Chair Colloquium: ‘The Role of the Chair & Employee Engagement’
Fidelio’s Chair Colloquium is the opportunity for Chairs across a range of sectors and organisations to meet in person and explore key aspects of Board effectiveness. Companies face profound changes…
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‘The Role of the Board and the Future of Work’ Webinar
Fidelio will host a Zoom Webinar - ‘The Role of the Board & the Future of Work' - on Tuesday, 26th April. The pandemic has accelerated a number of trends which…
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Fidelio Roundtable | ‘Neurodiversity & The Workplace – The Role of The Board’
Fidelio is delighted to host a Zoom Roundtable - ‘Neurodiversity & The Workplace – The Role of The Board' - on Tuesday 22nd March. Neurodiversity in the workforce is an important…
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‘Subsidiary Governance – Pitfalls and Myth-Busting’ Webinar
Fidelio will host a Zoom Webinar - ‘Subsidiary Governance - Pitfalls & Myth-Busting' - on Tuesday 1st March. Gillian Karran-Cumberlege, Head of Chair Advisory and Co-Founder at Fidelio Partners, & Sam Tymms, Managing Director…