We are delighted to announce a new collaboration with Independent Audit, designed to support boards in Ireland with both governance effectiveness and talent considerations.
The collaboration brings together Independent Audit’s expertise in board evaluation and governance with Broadgate’s knowledge of board-level recruitment and leadership dynamics. Together, the firms will host “The Conversationalist Series” — a programme of roundtables designed to create space for open dialogue among Chairs, Non-Executive Directors, Company Secretaries and CROs on the evolving challenges facing boards today.
This collaboration is about bringing complementary perspectives to market conversations. With regulation, talent pipelines and boardroom effectiveness under sharper scrutiny than ever, both organisations believe boards benefit when diverse expertise is shared constructively. Each firm will continue to provide its services independently to clients.
“Boards in Ireland and the UK are facing unprecedented pressures,” said Jonathan Hayward, Co-founder Independent Audit Limited. “By combining governance insights with leadership and recruitment perspectives, we can help boards prepare more effectively for the future—while retaining our independence.”
Ben Adams, Managing Director of Broadgate added: “This collaboration gives boards the opportunity to hear from two trusted voices in governance and leadership, and to share experiences with peers. Together, we want to raise the quality of debate in the boardroom.”
About The Conversationalist Series
As part of this collaboration, Independent Audit and Broadgate will host a series of roundtables under the banner of The Conversationalist Series.
The first event will take place in Dublin on 8 October 2025, exploring how INEDs are navigating evolving demands, including:
- Preparing effectively for board and committee meetings
- Staying independent while staying connected
- Tackling long-term strategic oversight in a fast-moving global environment
- Managing accountability, risk and regulation — including AI and ESG
About Independent Audit
Independent Audit supports boards in strengthening governance and ensuring board reviews deliver meaningful insight across the UK, Ireland, and internationally.
As leading specialists in board reviews and fully CGI-accredited, we work with Chairs, Company Secretaries, and board members to provide rigorous, insight-driven evaluations and tailored governance solutions. Through our proprietary Thinking Board® tools, we help boards translate review outcomes into practical actions, ensuring board effectiveness and sustainable governance.
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