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
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…
Neurodiversity and the Board
Dimensions of Diversity The value of diversity is much discussed. Organisations benefit from a range of perspectives and insights and are at risk if they fall prey to group think.…
The Search for ESG
Recently there has been substantial coverage about the future of ESG but also about the dearth of ESG expertise at both Board and executive level. The Ascendency of ESG? There…
Subsidiary Governance – Pitfalls & Myth-Busting
Subsidiary governance – traditionally a niche subject – is attracting attention in Boardrooms well beyond Financial Services. Fidelio sees from Search and Evaluation mandates a much greater focus on the…
Chair & CEO – A Vital Relationship
For any company the CEO is of paramount importance. So too is the Chair. For a unitary Board the neat distinction – the Chair leads the Board, the CEO leads…
International Women’s Day – Why Gender Diversity Matters More Than Ever
Boards are becoming increasingly aware of the value that diversity brings in terms of effectiveness. The extent of the problems facing society, business and the planet is extraordinary and verging…
Events
Business and political leaders sharing views and experience
Upcoming
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…
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GBR: Key Drivers in the Property Market in Germany and the UK
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. On…
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Climate Change Governance – The Role of the Board
Fidelio is pleased to host a webinar exploring ‘Climate Change Governance – The Role of the Board’ on 28th January. This webinar will explore the critical role of the Board…