Liz Hallifax
Strategic compliance oversight and AI governance for boards navigating complexity.
"I help boards and leadership teams navigate complexity, strengthen governance and build trusted, responsible organisations that perform sustainably."
What Decision Makers Seek
The qualities boards value in independent directors
Clarity of Thought
Distilling complex issues into actionable insights for informed decision-making
Measured Judgement
Balanced perspective weighing risk and opportunity with strategic foresight
Constructive Challenge
Respectful questioning that strengthens governance and drives better outcomes
Risk Awareness
Proactive identification and management of enterprise-wide risks
Key Value Add
Board-ready governance for complex risk, technology and ESG environments.
Strategic Compliance Oversight
Deep expertise aligning global compliance frameworks with business objectives across complex regulatory environments.
AI Governance Architect
Guiding responsible AI integration with robust governance frameworks that balance innovation with risk management.
ESG Transformation Leader
Overhauling ESG programmes to meet evolving regulatory demands and stakeholder expectations.
Digital Transformation Architect
Leading enterprise-wide digital transformation that drives operational efficiency and measurable performance.
Measured Judgement
Clarity of thought, constructive challenge and risk awareness with focus on long-term value creation.
Impact Metrics
Evidence of scale, governance and transformation delivery.
capital projects, operational transformation and governance oversight
year-on-year operational risk reduction delivered globally
employees enabled through global digital and operational systems
countries supported through ESG, risk and operational governance
Core Capability
Board-ready expertise across risk, AI, ESG and operating performance.
Risk & Governance
Enterprise risk, compliance, assurance and board reporting across complex global operations.
AI & Digital Oversight
Responsible AI, data governance, digital twins, cyber resilience and transformation assurance.
ESG & Sustainability
ESG digital strategy, ISSB transition, sustainability reporting and performance governance.
Operational Resilience
Business continuity, asset health, supply chain risk and critical operations governance.
Value Creation
Data-driven operating models that improve visibility, compliance, cost, risk and performance.
Board Advisory
Independent judgement, constructive challenge and strategic guidance for leadership teams.
Global Experience
Trusted across global energy, industrial and FMCG organisations.
Delivering board-level impact across operational resilience, AI governance, ESG transformation and large-scale digital operating environments.
Industries Where I Create Greatest Impact
FMCG
Global consumer goods with complex supply chains and regulatory landscapes
Energy
Traditional and renewable energy sectors navigating transition and compliance
Technology & AI
Tech firms requiring robust AI governance and responsible innovation frameworks
Scaleups
High-growth businesses needing governance structures for sustainable expansion
Board Committee Alignment
Governance capability aligned to board committee priorities.
Audit Committee
Strong financial governance, internal controls and risk assurance across global operations.
Risk Committee
Enterprise risk frameworks, emerging risks and regulatory compliance.
ESG & Sustainability Committee
Leadership in ESG strategy, climate reporting and sustainability governance.
Technology & Digital Committee
Deep understanding of AI, data governance and digital transformation.
People & Culture Committee
Focus on culture, ethics, diversity and building high-performing accountable teams.
Career Highlights
Proven track record of delivering transformational governance outcomes.
Global Risk Leadership
Developed and implemented a global risk control framework at Unilever, enhancing data privacy across 190+ countries.
AI & Digital Innovation
Led digital transformation strategy using AI to predict business continuity risks and strengthen operational resilience.
Thought Leadership
Chair, Tech in Government conference influencing discussions on responsible AI use and digital governance.
ESG Transformation
Transitioned Unilever ESG disclosures from TCFD to ISSB, embedding sustainability into strategic decision making.
Operational Transformation
Spearheaded integration of a Global GRC platform - achieving 90%+ adoption across multi-regional businesses.
Qualifications
Academic credentials and professional certifications.
MIT Sloan School (USA)
Executive MBA (ACE)
Fellow, Governance Institutes
Governance Institute of Australia & Chartered Governance Institute
Chartered Engineer (UK)
Engineering Council Professional Accreditation
MEng Chemical Engineering
University of Cape Town - Biotechnology & Copper Mining
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