Client Testimonials
“PTSB engaged Ros O’Shea of Board Excellence to perform an independent assessment of the Bank’s Culture to support the continued evolution of Culture to 2030, with a mandate to ensure our Bank’s culture supported our growth objectives and that accountability for living PTSB values was well-established. Ros’s evaluation of our cultural maturity and infrastructure was thorough, involving a review of all cultural artefacts, policies, and documents, a Leadership Team survey, and focus groups. Her practical approach, considered engagements, and extensive expertise resulted in comprehensive reports for the Board and Executive, offering clear analysis and actionable recommendations. We highly recommend Ros O’Shea and Board Excellence for similar projects.”
” The NTPF commissioned Board Excellence to conduct a cultural review of the organisation. This review aimed to understand our current cultural landscape by assessing employee values, beliefs, and perceptions related to leadership, communication, collaboration, diversity, equity, inclusion, and other key cultural elements. RosO’Shea of Board Excellence led this initiative. Her practical approach, combined with her extensive experience and expertise, resulted in comprehensive reports for both the Board andExecutive. These reports provided clear analysis and actionable recommendations for developing our organisational culture and aligning it with our strategic objectives. We highly recommend RosO’Shea and Board Excellence for similar engagements.”
“We recently engaged with Board Excellence to perform an external review of the performance of our Board. Under the guidance of Ros O’Shea, Board Excellence delivered a comprehensive assessment that was professional, rigorous, and fair. Universally, our Directors had affirming comments about their interviews with Ros. I found that Ros was particularly adept in bringing forward best practices that will help the performance of our Board as we move forward. The approach taken was not cookie cutter in any fashion. Board Excellence tailored our assessment to our Industry and our circumstances. I have no reservations in recommending Board Excellence to others.”
“Bord Na Mona selected Board Excellence to carry out a three year external Board Evaluation, this was following a tender process to select the most appropriate party to do the work. The project was managed and led by Martina Maher. The Board were extremely pleased with the process and the professional approach adopted from beginning to end. That started with Board Excellence understanding the Company, key issues, reviewing various material and speaking with selected people to ensure both the questionnaire and one to one meetings were relevant. Key for us was Board Excellence understanding the brief, were succinct in meetings and presented their findings in a way that was challenging, but easily understood. The Board are satisfied that Board Excellence brought fresh thinking and specifics in terms of practical improvements that could be made. We have no hesitation in recommendation Board Excellence and Martina to others.”
The Irish Times DAC recruited Board Excellence to carry out an independent effectiveness evaluation of the Irish Times Board and its sub-committees, recognising the unique nature of the Irish Times organisation and corporate structure. Martina Maher followed a very clear and staged process involving a review of historical Board documentation followed by questionnaires and one-on-one interviews to elicit the input for all Board members and selected members of senior management. She also attended Board and subcommittee meetings as an observer. Martina then synthesised her findings in a clear and understandable report with detailed recommendations on a range of changes in structure and systems that were accepted by the Board at its meeting in June 2024. As Board Chair I have no doubt that the implementation of the changes recommended by Board Excellence will assist in the sustained improvement and enhancement of the Irish Times Board’s effectiveness and performance.
“Board Excellence were selected to perform an external evaluation of the effectiveness of the board of DAA plc. Ros O’Shea led the process in a thoroughly professional and engaging manner which delivered a comprehensive assessment of the board’s performance including the board structure, committees, governance and effectiveness. This resulted in an excellent final report with well-informed insights and recommendations that have helped to further strengthen our board’s performance. I would highly recommend Ros and Board Excellence”
“Global Shares engaged the services of Board Excellence to provide external evaluation and strategic consultancy to our Board and Executive team. Kieran’s collaborative style and easy manner proved key to positive engagement with all board members, which in turn enabled a thorough review of the board structure, its governance and effectiveness. The recommendations and findings presented to us by Kieran, were clear and structured. We would highly recommend Kieran and Board Excellence to any Board that wishes to improve their board performance, composition, and corporate governance.”
“Kieran Moynihan of Board Excellence completed a very comprehensive review of our board structure and practices. The nature of the engagement was thorough and forthright but at the same time commercial and pragmatic. The insights and advice received from Kieran will enable our board to perform at a higher level and to work more effectively with management to deliver ambitious targets for our business. I would highly recommend the engagement of Kieran and Board Excellence in assessing a board and advising on how best to deliver enhanced board effectiveness.”