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The power of governance.

Governance has been failing; failing to truly address corporate collapse, climate change, financial crime and protect the most vulnerable. But it can be re-imagined to bring new hope and organisational resilience in a complex world that provides for intergenerational value and prosperity. 

 

We can do better.

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Our Story

 

Since 1992, modern governance has evolved hugely, much for the better, and moved more and more towards a framework, systems and controls ethos and approach. The development of 'comply' & 'explain' statements and detailed annual reports has furthered these compliance and reporting obligations. We're developing another approach; one that sees governance as the 'act of governing', not just about conformance, but about performance.

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Over the last 5 years, CoSteer and its evidence-backed methodology and technology, GovQ+, have worked in multiple sectors and jurisdictions supporting organisations to observe, measure and improve their governance quality; helping organisations shift their governance towards a more culturally driven, ethical and purpose led endeavour. More about inter-generational prosperity than short-term profit and financial return.

Our Vision

To build, implement and foster a transformative governance that nurtures prosperity, ensures intergenerational value and promotes peace.

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Through wisdom, compassion and ingenuity.

Wisdom

Compassion

Ingenuity

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Giving back

As a small business, we know how challenging it can be to raise and donate funds. We’re committed to supporting the first seven years of life through our circular community funding initiative — a model that ensures every contribution creates a lasting cycle of growth and sustainability. Since our inception, we’ve raised over £8,000 for non-profit organisations focused on early childhood development, recognising that these formative years shape the leaders and changemakers of the future.

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In our first year, despite making no profit, we proudly donated over £6,000 to local children’s charities through our beta-testing policy. Our Guernsey team, Oars4ACause, exemplifies this spirit of purpose-led collaboration, raising over £3,000 through their charity rowathon. Beneficiaries include the Bright Beginnings Children’s Centre, Guernsey Welfare Service, and The Butterfly Café, all of whom play a vital role in nurturing and supporting children and families across the islands (Jersey and Guernsey). Together, we’re proving that community and business can truly power one another.

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The Team

CoSteer’s founders are leading academic and published researchers in the field of governance
and our practical work inside organisations connects strongly with this international research.
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Perrin Carey

Perrin is a co-founder, CEO and creator of our governance model.

Specialist in governance systems and board dynamics. 

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Divya Mahendran

Divya is a co-founder and our research and development lead.

Specialist in human decision-making and behavioural science.

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Jim Nicholls

Jim is a co-founder and our operations director.

Specialist in organisational development and transformation

Our Associates  'Starlings'

Laura Higgins

Laura is a founder of The CoSec Coach and an associate 'starling' of CoSteer.

 

Specialist in governance and board dynamics. 

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Kathryn Gorman

Kathryn is a founder & Director of Clarion Education and an associate 'starling' of CoSteer.

Specialist in education leadership, governance and systems change.

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Chris Bragg

Chris is a founder & Managing Partner of Road2Purpose and an associate 'starling' of CoSteer.

Specialist in purpose-led transformation and turning strategy into action.

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Our Associates  'Starlings'

Deborah Jones

Deborah Jones is a leadership development consultant and executive coach.

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Specialist in leadership, organisational development and multi-agency working.

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Shelley Nicholls

Shelley Nicholls is a Consultant, Business Coach and Lecturer.

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Specialist in coaching, people development and teaching, with a focus on leadership and organisational growth.

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Chris Bragg

Chris is a founder & Managing Partner of Road2Purpose and an associate 'starling' of CoSteer.

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Specialist in purpose-led transformation and turning strategy into action.

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