Find out more about what is involved in becoming a mentor, what support is available and the benefits for those who volunteer.

There are many routes into and paths through a governance career.

Last month the government released its white paper on the future of the FE sector. The paper aims to provide FE colleges (corporations) with a new core purpose

In this world of being encouraged to leverage our personal brand, we may ask ourselves, how do we find the right balance?

‘What lies ahead for the future company secretary?’

In this blog, we will explore practical strategies to help you build and nurture your network effectively in the dynamic world of governance, as well as highlighting some of the best networking opportunities for 2024.

Standing out at work isn’t just what you do, it’s about how you do it.

This virtual CPD event took place on Wednesday 7 May 2025.

Habibunnisha Patel is General Counsel & Company Secretary at Cancer Research UK. She trained as an M&A lawyer and spent 10 years at Slaughter & May before building a portfolio career in international development. Her first General Counsel & Company Secretary role was at Save the Children UK – and she moved to her current role in 2022