We are proud to have an extensive list of clients from a cross section of the FTSE 350, AIM listed, charitable and sporting sectors.
Our focus is working with boards who are committed to enhancing their performance.
We have worked with clients in all industry sectors and we have a proven track record in delivering successful projects.
"‘Thank you Bvalco. This review was excellent. I was particularly impressed and assisted by Bvalco’s quantitative assessment of the leadership skills on the Board. All the boards members appreciate the benefits derived and are intent on following up with Bvalco on this. In addition, Alison’s reporting back to the Board was calm, authoritative and succinct."
Fiona Clutterbuck
Chair
AJ Bell
“I much enjoyed working with Bvalco. There was no fuss, no sense they were looking for issues and no over-elaboration. Their findings, which emerged from engaging interviews, were actionable, practicable and uncomplicated. After the event they continue to remain approachable and engaged”
Robin Budenberg
Former Chair
Crown Estate
"The Bvalco review of our Board succeeded in penetrating and gaining valuable insight into the operational effectiveness of the Board without upsetting or disrupting its equilibrium. As concerns the report itself, I much appreciated the simplicity and value of the messages delivered."
Robin Millar
Chair
SCOPE
"We were pleased to engage Bvalco for the first time to conduct our external board review. They delivered a robust and maturely presented report and offered some helpful insights to which we are able to respond to positive effect"
Scott Wheway
Chair
Scottish Widows
"We enjoyed working with Bvalco. Alison has an ability to build trust while remaining independent and objective resulting in an outcome offering some clear and practicable recommendations which we are intent on implementing. I would highly recommend Bvalco.'"
James Thomson
Chair
Gleeson
‘My Board was very pleased with the review and consider it to be of high quality and suggested some useful actions. The interviews were well planned, conducted and gave rise to some positive discussions and outcomes.’
Annette Court
Former Chair
Admiral Group
“I have undergone a few board reviews, and this was as thorough and insightful as any’. I found the whole review very helpful.’”
Ed Warner
Chair
GB Wheelchair Rugby
"Bvalco’s conduct of this review was very reassuring. Alison’s interviews were constructive and probing and the outcomes of the review insightful both in terms of how the Board operates in fulfilling its strategic objectives and understanding the relevance of behavioural aspects to optimise performance. Overall, it was an extremely positive experience."
Patrick Meier
Chair
Ecora Resources
"We have had two recent reviews by Bvalco, and together, they have been incredibly helpful and a catalyst for real improvements in the Board's effectiveness. The feedback to the Board was direct, very honest, positive, and well-received. Its delivery was a 'tour de force.'"
Aedmhar Hynes
Senior Independent Director
IP Group
"Really pleased to have worked with Bvalco who spent time on the things that mattered. They gave us really good value-added advice."
Philip Wolfe
Chairman
Hurricane Energy
“I enjoyed working with Bvalco on this review. Alison has an engaging style focusing on the important issues and handling them professionally and thoroughly”
Helen Weir
Senior Independent Director
Superdry
"We used Bvalco to carry out our board review for three years in a row. The recommendations were very insightful. Overall it made the board process more efficient and improved understanding of the respective roles of the executives and non-executives."
Douglas Flint
Former Chairman
HSBC Group
"The Bvalco process was engaged and conversational with good questions and insights – one of the better processes I have experienced. I would certainly recommend Bvalco and use them again."
Ian McHoul
SID and Chair of the Audit Committee
Britvic
"An excellent review. Impactful, productive and a really positive learning exercise. It exceeded our best expectations."
James Ramsbotham
Chair
Newcastle Building Society
“A good, perceptive and competent review which promoted a very healthy debate during and post review and raised some helpful issues. I would certainly recommend Bvalco.”
Jamie Hambro
Chairman
Guide Dogs for the Blind
“Alumni tell us that Alison Gill’s module for the FT Diploma, on exploring effective board behaviours, is one of the most challenging but rewarding parts of the course. Ali is very personable in her approach and is exceptional as a non-executive coach and facilitator.”
Jenny Fazakerley
Head of Board Director Programme UK
Financial Times
"Alison was a key contributor to the design and delivery of the WCA’s first virtual global board workshop. She facilitated directors and their functional leads through the Association’s strategic and change management agenda with clear objectives and outcomes. She demonstrated great insight and understanding in the opportunities and challenges facing our industry and was able to achieve alignment across diverse geographies and businesses. I have no hesitation in recommending Alison for facilitating this type of strategic board sessions."
Michelle Manook
CEO
World Coal Association
"Having worked with Alison for over ten years, on the development of the behavioural module and workshops for the FT’s Non-Executive Diploma, I can highly recommend her. She offers a different and insightful perspective and is highly regarded by the aspiring and current non-executives on the diploma."
Lesley Stephenson
Publisher
The Financial Times Board Director Programme and Governance
"As St Paul’s Cathedral School concludes an £8M development of its estate, the governing body and the senior leadership team wanted a head start on planning iA good, perceptive and competent review which promoted a very healthy debate during and post review and raised some helpful issues. I would certainly recommend Bvalco"
