Effective Governance Clients

'First Mortgage Services Limited has used the services of Effective Governance to assist with an organisation structure review and a comprehensive review of our Finance function.  Currently, Effective Governance are guiding us through the development of a Business Case, Game Plan and Sales Pitch for a new business initiative and subsequently in a project governance role. Jeremy and Kevin have been of immense value possessing the unique combination of competencies and experiences supporting our ambition to be a truly successful business with the relationship building and influencing skills to ensure that our team embraces new thinking and behaviours.'

'In his role as a KPMG partner, Jeremy Bendall provided support to Wintec's internal audit and risk functions over the past five years.  With his expertise and extensive experience in risk governance, we are now in a much stronger position in these important areas. 

As a partner in Effective Governance, his handling of another recent assignment was excellent and added value in a complex decision process.  Jeremy is a very positive and focussed person to work with.'

Mark  Flowers, Chief Executive Officer,
Waikato Institute of Technology

'Effective Governance partner, Jeremy Bendall, was engaged to develop a skills and competencies matrix for the new Board of Waitakere City Holdings Ltd in line with the company's wider objectives and leadership role, and to review the establishment and accountability documents of the company.

Jeremy's knowledge and breadth of experience was invaluable to the Transition Board and to the Council. He ensures that the information he gathers is methodically and simply presented, is understood and he gives confidence to the decision makers both for the process and the outcomes. He is enjoyable to work with, meets expected timeframes and delivers agreed programmes.'

Darryl Griffin, Group Manager Democracy and Support Services,
Waitakere City Council

'Your Governance Model has moved our organisation already into a more clearly defined Board with delineated roles and policies that act as a buffer to any interface issues with Management. The exercise has instantly provided us with enough direction to move from a low functioning board to governing effectively and leaving operational matters to our National Manager. We recommend your Role of the Board Model to anyone in a growing dynamic organisation without any reservation at all.'

Large International Charity with a national presence in NZ

"We have worked with Kevin (Effective Governance) closely for many years. He has assisted greatly with developing our Vision for the future, then helped again to evolve that into our business plans. He has also assisted the Board with the structure of Board meetings to make them work better. Kevin is greatly respected by our whole team, and he has a real knack of breaking down something that is quite complex, to simple pieces. We enjoy working with Kevin and look forward to continuing to work with him in the future."

Tony Carter, Managing Director,
Foodstuffs, Auckland

'Jeremy's extensive knowledge of effective governance in organisations and good financial practice was most helpful to the deliberations of this Committee.

Subsequently it was his knowledgeable, pleasant and patient approach that was critical in persuading the various tennis Associations and Affiliates to support the six region model for tennis in New Zealand. It was my pleasure to work with Jeremy on the Maiden Committee.'

Sir Colin Maiden, Chairman of Maiden Committee,
New Zealand Tennis Inc.