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Area of expertise

Corporate Governance

When decisions wait on one person and authorities overlap, the institution stumbles. We build a governance system that makes decision-making institutional rather than individual, and earns the trust of partners and regulators.

Who we work with
Major family businesses
Capital Market Authority
Financial groups
Cooperative associations
Government entities
Companies preparing to list
Major family businesses
Capital Market Authority
Financial groups
Cooperative associations
Government entities
Companies preparing to list
+50
institutions that benefited from the governance system
2012
Founded
4
core pillars in our methodology
Ongoing
governance monitoring, managed and measured
The problem

Decisions that wait on one person and overlapping authorities.

What we build

A governance framework, a board, committees, policies, authorities, and decision mechanisms.

The outcome

Institutional decision-making that endures beyond the project, and broader trust from partners and regulators.

Why you need this service

The challenges institutions face

  • Overlapping authorities among owners, managers, and boards
  • Absence of documented and approved policies and procedures
  • A weak board of directors and no specialized committees
  • No separation of ownership and management
  • Weak transparency in reporting and decision-making

When do you need this service?

  • When preparing to list on the capital market
  • When growth calls for a clear structure
  • When new partners or investors come on board
  • During leadership transition in family businesses
  • When you need to meet regulatory requirements
The corporate governance model
Ownership level General Assembly · Owners
Board of Directors Strategic oversight · Specialized committees
Executive Management CEO · Leadership team
Operational departments Units · Divisions · Teams
An illustrative framework of the governance levels we build with our clients

Governance is not a burden, it is a competitive advantage

Good governance does not slow an institution down; it makes its decisions more consistent and its ability to scale far greater. Investors and strategic partners place governance at the top of their selection criteria.

An institution with clear governance earns a higher valuation, better financing terms, and broader market trust, a genuine competitive advantage, not merely a formal requirement.

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How we build your governance system, our phased engagement model

Four stages that move your institution from overlapping authorities and decisions that hinge on a single person, to institutional decision-making that is managed and endures beyond the project.

1

Diagnose and read the situation

A full review of the organizational structure and current authorities, identifying governance gaps and the priorities for action.

Structure and authority reviewGap identificationPriorities for action
2

Design the governance framework

Building a governance structure suited to the size and stage of your institution: a board, committees, authorities, and clear decision mechanisms.

Governance structureBoard and committeesDelegation of authority matrix
3

Build the policies and tools

Documenting policies and procedures, board and committee charters, and reporting and meeting templates to standards that meet regulatory requirements.

Policies and proceduresBoard and committee chartersReporting templates
4

Activate and sustain

We activate the board and committees, put an annual governance calendar in place, enable your team, and follow up regularly, so decision-making becomes institutional rather than individual and endures beyond the project.

Activate board and committeesAnnual governance calendarEnablement and follow-up

We build your governance on a mature, standardized system of frameworks, charters, policies, and delegation matrices aligned with regulatory requirements, not from a blank page.

Six pillars of the governance system

Each pillar addresses a specific part of the complete corporate governance system.

Organizational structures

Designing clear organizational structures with precise definitions of roles, authorities, and responsibilities at every level.

Policies and procedures

Building a documented and approved system of operational policies and procedures that organizes work and embeds internal compliance.

Board governance

Developing board charters, forming specialized committees, and building a reporting system that supports strategic oversight.

Family business governance

Building the Family Charter, the Family Council, and the mechanisms that separate ownership from management in family enterprises.

Compliance and risk

Building a risk management framework and internal compliance mechanisms aligned with the requirements of regulators.

Governance for the non-profit and third sector

A governance system tailored to associations, non-profit organizations, endowments (awqaf), and cooperatives, mindful of their particular structures and the requirements of their supervising bodies.

Regulatory Compliance & Readiness

For banks, financial groups, fintech companies, and entities under regulatory supervision, we build compliance and risk management frameworks, align the governance system with the requirements of regulators, and prepare the institution for licensing and supervisory requirements.

Governance, Risk & Compliance framework A Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) framework built on regulatory standards.
Alignment with regulatory requirements Governance mapped to the requirements of the Saudi Central Bank and the Capital Market Authority (CMA).
Compliance and disclosure policies Policies and procedures for compliance, disclosure, conflict of interest, and internal control.
Licensing and supervisory readiness Preparing the structure, documents, and reporting for licensing and supervisory follow-up requirements.

We focus on building governance and compliance frameworks and regulatory readiness. We do not advise on transactions or investment decisions.

Tangible deliverables that stay in your hands

We do not leave you with a single document. We hand over a complete governance system that is managed, measured, and endures beyond us.

Governance and structure deliverables

  • Diagnostic report of current governance
  • Corporate governance manual
  • Updated organizational structure and role definitions
  • Delegation of authority matrix

Policy and continuity deliverables

  • The policies and procedures system
  • Board charter, its rules of operation, and committees
  • Reporting and performance follow-up templates
  • The Family Charter (for family businesses)

Tangible, measurable results

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Clarity of authorities

A clear separation of ownership and management, where every level knows its rights and its duties.

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Faster, more consistent decisions

Clear decision mechanisms that reduce disputes and speed up execution at every level.

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Investor and partner trust

Strong governance that regulators trust and that strengthens investment and partnership opportunities.

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An effective policy system

Documented policies and procedures that organize work and ensure consistency across departments.

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Institutional continuity

A system that runs independently of individuals; the institution does not stop when leadership changes.

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Readiness for growth and listing

Governance that prepares the institution to expand and accelerates the path to a market listing.

Case study: a family business in transition

Building an integrated governance system for a family trading group during generational transition

Trade and distribution sector · A multi-activity Saudi family group

The challenge

A family group owning three operating companies with combined revenues exceeding SAR 150 million, suffering from overlapping authorities between the founding generation and the second generation, and no formal governance structure, with disputes over decisions.

What we delivered

  • A full diagnosis of the current level of governance
  • Building a Family Charter and a Family Council
  • Forming a unified board of directors with its committees
  • A clear authority system across 3 levels
  • Documented policies and procedures for the three companies
Result: a marked drop in internal disputes, full clarity in decision mechanisms, and genuine readiness for the leadership transition to the second generation, within 7 months of the project's start.

What clients always ask

No. Governance is essential for every institution that seeks growth, investment, or continuity. We design the governance system to fit the size and stage of the institution, from small companies to large groups.
Typical projects range from 4 to 8 months depending on the size of the institution and the number of companies. We always begin with a short assessment phase that sets the precise timeline and the work priorities.
Operational management is concerned with running the day-to-day business, while governance is concerned with strategic oversight and making sure the institution is heading in the right direction. Governance is "how the institution is run" and management is "who runs the work".
Yes, absolutely. Governance is about decision mechanisms, transparency, and authorities; it does not require a change in ownership. In many cases we build an effective governance system while keeping the ownership structure exactly as it is.
The internal team is a core partner. We work with them in joint workshops and make sure knowledge is fully transferred. The goal is for the team to be able to run the governance system entirely on its own once the project ends.

Ready to build effective governance?

Our team is ready to diagnose your situation and define the right path to build a governance system that serves your institution.

The ecosystem

Your governance is managed in our digital ecosystem

These deliverables do not sit in a drawer. They live in our digital ecosystem and are managed and measured cycle after cycle, so knowledge lives in the system, not in individuals.

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