Board Performance and Risk Management Consultancy Tailored to Your Needs
Our Clients
Board Performance Reviews That Drive Improvement
Board reviews often highlight problems but don’t lead to change. At Halex, our board performance reviews are designed to be forward-looking, practical and action-oriented. We combine confidential benchmarked surveys, interviews, document reviews and observation to deliver insights that boards can use immediately.
We help boards to:
– Improve decision-making and strategic focus
– Strengthen relationships between board, chair and executive team
– Benchmark performance against peers and global best practice
– Build a culture of accountability, clarity and continuous improvement
Our strategic alliance with Board Benchmarking gives our clients access to a worldwide database of governance insights — covering Australia, Canada, East Africa, India, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore and the USA.
A different perspective. A better approach.
Risk Management Consultancy That Cuts Through Complexity
Risk is increasingly complex — from regulatory change to cyber threats and reputational challenges. Our risk management consultancy brings experience and pragmatism to help you anticipate, assess and respond with confidence.
Our services include:
– Risk management framework design and review
– AI and cyber risk governance advisory
– Board-level risk appetite definition and embedding
– Integrated assurance and internal audit support
– Resilience planning and crisis management advice
We help boards and leadership teams connect risk to strategy, ensuring that risk discussions drive better decisions and long-term resilience.
A different perspective. A better approach.
Why Choose Halex?
– Proven expertise – over 15 years supporting boards and executive teams
– Independent perspective – fresh thinking backed by evidence and leading practice
– Global reach – access to international benchmarks through Board Benchmarking
– Practical outcomes – reviews and advice that lead to action, not shelf-ware
Client Testimonials
Chair, Fiinu Plc
‘Halex performed our board review with care and sensitivity, balancing constructive challenge with practical insights. The report provided real value and continues to guide our effectiveness journey.’
Chair, Hope Macy
‘His experienced, thoughtful and persuasive approach has moved mountains for those he works with.’
Chair, Danske Bank UK
‘[The report] landed very well with the Board and comments after you left the meeting were all very positive. Your approach of using both quantitative and qualitative analysis was exactly what was required.’
Chair, AQA Education
‘Chris and the Halex team did an excellent job, with skill and sensitivity. The report and recommendations have been of great practical value and will help us to develop and further improve the effectiveness of our Board over the years ahead.’
Chair, NatWest Retirement Savings Plan
‘Halex identified the strengths and weaknesses of our approach to risk management and recommended practical steps we could take to improve and formalise that approach.’
Chair, Dwr Cymru
‘Halex engaged our directors in open discussion and didn’t shy away from challenging topics which they tackled sensitively but purposefully. Their well-structured report demonstrated clear insights into the way the Board functioned, and their focussed and selective recommendations gave us cause for reflection, which was the whole point of the…
Head of Governance, UK Bank
‘A massive thanks for your work on our board review – it was a hugely valuable exercise, which was both insightful and informative and we all found you and Bryan incredibly easy to work with.’
Group FC, FTSE30 energy company
‘You spoke more sense on risk and control in one hour than I have heard in this company in the last 15 years.’
CEO, Large European Bank
‘I don’t usually give compliments, but you have been a beacon of stability throughout our transformation project.’
CRO, Large European FMI
‘Chris supported me through a very demanding risk transformation in a completely new role for me. Chris’s approach to mentoring was tailored to my needs and personality, allowed me to reflect on my way of thinking and approach. It has been instrumental for my success and has allowed me to…
CRO, Large Swedish FMI
‘Brilliant facilitator. And difficult areas raised. Impressive.’
Founder CEO, UK HealthTech Business
‘Thank you so much for your report. I think it’s excellent. It highlights exactly what we need to change and develop.’
Articles
Read our articles for leading practice insights and on board effectiveness, risk management and governance matters.
Risk Matters: ECCTA – in the Boardroom
Risk Matters: ECCTA in the Boardroom – Legal and reputational risks for NEDs and senior managers By Christopher Burt, Principal,…
Read More
Raising the Bar on Board Performance: Lessons from 600 Boards
Raising the Bar on Board Performance: Lessons from 600 Boards By Christopher Burt, Principal, Halex Consulting What separates boards that…
Read More
Risk Coalition ‘Risk Matters’: Anatomy of a ransomware attack
The Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack Risk Coalition ‘Risk Matters’ Blog Risk Coalition ‘Risk Matters’ Virtual Roundtable – 12 September…
Read More
Boardroom Exchange: Anatomy of a ransomware attack
The Anatomy of a Ransomware Attack Boardroom Exchange Blog Halex Consulting Virtual Roundtable – 11 September 2025 Ransomware has rapidly…
Read More
Boardroom Exchange: Raising Your Risk Governance Game
In a business landscape defined by rapid change, regulatory scrutiny, and emerging risks, strong risk governance is more crucial than…
Read More
Exploring the board’s role in governance of AI and emerging technology (Blog)
Exploring the Board’s Role in Governance of AI and Emerging Technologies In a recent Halex Consulting CoSec Forum, a…
Read More
Board Skills Matrix – Is your board future-fit?
Board Skills Matrix – Is your board future-fit? What is a board skills matrix? A board skills matrix is a…
Read More
Unvalidated: The Uncomfortable Truth Behind 99% of Board Surveys
Over 80% of drivers think they’re above average, and boards are no different. Many members view themselves as more effective…
Read More
Post Office Scandal Update and Insights: Organisational Culture Risks and Governance Issues
Described by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) as the “most widespread miscarriage of justice” and “the biggest single series…
Read MoreSpeak with a member of our team. We’re always happy to talk.