Fidelio Partners provides Search, Evaluation and Development at Board and Executive Committee level for organisations cross-border, cross-sector, cross-function
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
The Chair, the Board and the Future of Work
Driven by the pandemic, the Economist writes about the re-shaping of the healthcare and the opportunities this presents. While sectors have been affected very unevenly by Covid-19, all are subject to…
What A Start!
Fireworks or no fireworks, 2021 certainly started with a vengeance: In South Africa and the UK mutations of the Covid virus mean that the pandemic is reaching new heights resulting…
Looking Back & Building Better
2020 is a year that will be etched on history. It is a year in which Fidelio has also experienced a bereavement and our condolences go out to those who…
The Role of the Chair & the Power of Network
For all business leaders network is vital. All the more so for the Chair whose ability to guide the organisation she or he oversees is greatly enhanced by access to…
Judgement & Discretion – The Chair & The Code
The Corporate Governance Code is a critical framework for the Chair in providing leadership to the Board and the company. Judgement and discretion are required in its application. Boilerplates &…
The (German) Road To Diversity – When Lip Service Is Not Enough
"Lip service is not enough: action is required” "Es darf hier aber nicht bei Lippenbekenntnissen bleiben. Handeln ist gefragt." - Christine Lamprecht, Federal Justice Minister An agreement by Germany’s coalition…
Events
Business and political leaders sharing views and experience
Upcoming
Fidelio Webinar ‘Boards and Climate Change: Pitfalls and Opportunities’
Fidelio is delighted to host a webinar: ‘Boards and Climate Change: Pitfalls and Opportunities’ on 16th February. This webinar will explore what Boards need to consider in terms of actions,…
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Quota or No Quota? Progress Towards Diversity in UK & German Boardrooms
Fidelio is delighted to host our sixth annual update on diversity in German and UK Boardrooms with a webinar exploring ‘Quota or No Quota? Progress Towards Diversity in UK &…
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Fidelio Chair Roundtable with Julia Gillard
Covid-19 has radically disrupted how we work. There are benefits but also evidence that diversity and inclusion are suffering. What is the role of the Chair and the Board in…
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Fidelio Webinar ‘The Art and Aspiration of Section 172 (1) Reporting’
Section 172 (1) Reporting is firmly on the Board Agenda and extends well beyond reporting: - How does a Board ensure that it is taking account of stakeholders, reputation and…
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Fidelio Chair Roundtable with Lord Gus O’Donnell
All Chairs face an emerging challenge in the current environment – disrupted access to network with implications for the Board and the company, including loss in: social capital intellectual capital Fidelio…
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Fidelio’s “A Seat at the Table” September 2020 & March 2021
Fidelio will host the 8th iteration of the “A Seat at the Table” Programme for senior Executives and Directors, combining virtual sessions on Tuesday 15th – Wednesday 16th September 2020 and a physical…