Board governance¶
What's on this page
- Board composition patterns for private and public-ready companies
- Committee structure (audit, compensation, nominating/governance)
- Cadence, materials, and CEO–Board relationship
- Link to BOARD role codes and Corporate Secretary
What this enables
- Investor-ready governance without improvisation
- Clear escalation from management to directors
Composition (template)¶
- Independent directors majority as the company matures
- Skills matrix: finance, industry, security/privacy, GTM, technology
- Corporate Secretary owns minutes, calendars, and policy register
Committees¶
| Committee | Typical remit |
|---|---|
| Audit | Financial reporting integrity, internal controls, auditor oversight |
| Compensation | Exec pay, equity plans, clawbacks |
| Nominating / Governance | Board composition, evaluations, governance policies |
Cadence¶
- Regular meetings quarterly at minimum; special meetings for material events
- Pre-read materials ≥5 business days when possible
- Executive sessions without management periodically