Client Testimonials

“We have been carrying out annual Board evaluations for a number of years which we had been handling internally. We made a decision to carry out an external board evaluation using a firm with international experience. We definitely made the right decision selecting Board Excellence. Their process was extremely thorough with all the board members and executives being interviewed. The report delivered by Board Excellence was very detailed and has helped us realise various ways we can take our Board performance to the next level. The report included several insightful recommendations which we are keen to implement. Their commitment to 12 months support postcompletion of their report at no additional cost is quite impressive and was a pleasant surprise as it is not something we had contemplated when we decided to carry out an external board evaluation. Working with Kieran Moynihan was a pleasure. He is very knowledgeable and pleasant and made the evaluation process quite interesting. I definitely recommend Board Excellence for anyone that intends to carry out a board evaluation.”

“Board Excellence comes highly recommended, not only for companies considering going public but for any company aiming to be investor-ready by having a professionally managed Board of Directors. I have no words to thank Kieran Moynihan enough for your support in the very early stages of MYCB1 Group B.V. , advising us on creating the highly efficient Board we have today.”

“As a Development Finance Institution (DFI), DEG relies on the positive impact Nominee Directors can provide to our partner companies all over the world. Board Excellence has been a great partner in this, providing extensive expertise on board work through their Director training as well as by offering valuable insights on good board practices in general. Always open to adjusting the programme according to Nominee Directors’ needs and interests, they have developed a training which addresses all areas of board work relevant to DEG’s Nominee Directors. We look forward to continuing working with Board Excellence in the coming years.”

“FMO, the Dutch Development Bank, highly values training of its (potential) nominee directors to support them in the proper performance of their board role thus enabling them to positively contribute to board effectiveness and – dynamics. In Board Excellence we found a diligent, knowledgeable and experienced training institute performing a dedicated nominee director training highly appreciated by the participants.”

“I chair the boards of two early stage companies in which I have been an angel investor since the pre-seed stage, and which have grown to attract capital from a range of institutional and strategic investors including development agencies. Having decided that both were at a stage which required regular board effectiveness evaluation, we were introduced to Kieran Moynihan. For me, from the experience of Board Excellence in both companies, it is the best of its kind I have worked with. Kieran Moynihan led the process. He brought long experience as a founder and manager as well as a board member. He embodied key areas of real first-hand experience of the demands and pressures on founders, management and board members, willingness to deliver hard truths without trying to spare Board members finer feelings and constructive suggestions about the conduct of board meetings to correct shortcomings. In all that he did the communication was clear and free of jargon. His conclusions included suggesting simple, practical and measurable steps to deal with the deficiencies identified. In doing this, his style and personality put all the main personalities involved at ease and allowed him to deliver what could have been uncomfortable findings with tact but very directly. All-in-all, working with Kieran was an enjoyable and very educational process. It has also been very valuable and we have quickly been able to effect significant improvements in how the two boards operate. I personally have learned a lot, and look forward to staying in touch with Kieran in future.”

“Initially, I was sceptical about engaging with Board Excellence, as this type of strategic work is notoriously challenging to make value accretive. However, I was pleasantly surprised by the results! Kieran brings a level of nuance and expertise that is truly exceptional, and his contributions have been significantly beneficial in enhancing the synergy between SunCulture’s executive team and our board. The partnership facilitated by Kieran has not only met but exceeded my expectations, proving to be crucial in aligning our strategies and strengthening our leadership dynamics. I would not hesitate to engage their services again and recommend them highly to anyone looking to enhance their board.”

“The training on board management and best practices with Kieran Moynihan, was outstanding. Kieran’s presentation was clear, insightful, and practical. His deep expertise in board dynamics, combined with real-world examples, made complex concepts feel accessible and actionable. What stood out the most was the concrete guidance he provided to the founders. They left each session with practical tools and strategies they could immediately apply to enhance the effectiveness of their board meetings. Thanks to Kieran’s engaging approach, founders are equipped to elevate their governance practices, making their board interactions more impactful and productive.”

“The Boardroom Africa (TBR Africa) seeks to ensure that human capital is fully realised by enhancing awareness of the effectiveness of female leaders. We fulfil that goal in partnership with organisations like Board Excellence. TBR Africa has collaborated with Board Excellence to deliver high level seminars and workshops to our community of leaders on topics including, Resolving Board Conflicts and Leveraging Diversity as a Risk Management Tool. Board Excellence and TBR Africa share a vision that diverse boards make a better world. Our partnership with Board Excellence enabled TBR Africa to fully leverage their deep expertise in governance best practices.”