Mark Goyder Explained

Mark Goyder (born 11 June 1953) is a British author, governance expert [1] and public speaker who is known for his work in the fields of corporate governance, corporate social responsibility, stewardship and sustainability. He is the CEO and founder of Tomorrow's Company, an independent business-led think tank which laid the foundations for the enlightened shareholder value approach in the redefinition of the directors' duties in the Companies Act 2006.[2] [3] [4]

Education

Goyder attended Trinity College, Cambridge and graduated with an MA in Economics, Social and Political Sciences. He was President of the Cambridge Union in 1973.

Politics

In 1985 Goyder lived in Lynsted in 'mainland' Kent, but succeeded in being elected as an SDP-Liberal Alliance candidate to represent the eastern end of the Isle of Sheppey on Kent County Council.[5] [6]

Royal Society of Arts

Goyder spent 15 years in the manufacturing industry and found himself wondering what really motivated people to come to work.[7] In April 1990 he was given the opportunity to pursue this line of inquiry on a professional basis after being persuaded by Charles Handy to become a program director at the Royal Society of Arts .[8] In 1993 he initiated a business-led inquiry into the role of business in a changing world along with 25 business leaders with the objective to develop a shared vision of the company of tomorrow. The findings were published in 1995 as the Tomorrow's Company Inquiry. The Inquiry laid the foundations for the enlightened shareholder value approach which would eventually redefine directors' duties in the 2006 Companies Act.[9] The following year Goyder left his position at the RSA and founded Tomorrow's Company. He became the CEO, a role he has held to this day.[10]

Speaking and writing

Goyder is a public speaker[11] who has given speeches at major international conferences in South Africa,[12] India,[13] Saudi Arabia,[14] the Philippines[15] and Singapore.[16] His articles have appeared in numerous publications including The Guardian,[17] [18] The Wall Street Journal[19] and The Financial Times.[20] He has also appeared before several Select Committees at the House of Commons including the Select Committee on Environmental Audit.[21] and the Select Committee on Work and Pensions.[22]

In 2009 Goyder authored a 'Stewardship League' which ranked English Premier League clubs based on whether the boards focus on management continuity, youth development, improved facilities, and the club giving something back to the community.[23]

Awards

Books

He is the author of the following books:

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: NATESAN . PARMI . Good governance is alpha and omega of success . BUSINESS REPORT. July 19, 2017 .
  2. Web site: Mark Goyder . tomorrowscompany.com .
  3. Web site: Mark Goyder . The Guardian .
  4. Web site: Sangani . Priyanka . Cos must have an anchor shareholder to offer stewardship in crisis, says Mark Goyder . Economic Times . Nov 29, 2013 .
  5. Web site: 2015 & local elections in Swale 1979-2002. Thank You Mr Mayor: A Brief History of Local Elections .
  6. Colin Rallings and Michael Thrasher, "Kent County Council Election Results 1973-2009". Elections Centre. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  7. Web site: British expert charts way forward for Saudi family businesses, CMA. SIRAJ WAHAB . Arab News.
  8. Web site: Thackray . Rachelle . Me And My Partner . The Independent .
  9. Book: Saleem, Sheikh . 2008 . A Guide to The Companies Act 2006 . 32 . Routledge - Cavandish . 9781134103645 .
  10. Web site: Tomorrow's Company - Growth International. Peter Desmond. growthinternational.com.
  11. Web site: Mark Goyder, CEO of Tomorrow's Company . Blue & Green Tomorrow.
  12. Web site: 15th African Corporate Governance Conference . United Nations Public Administration Network.
  13. Web site: Rediscovering the Human Purposes of Business, by Mark Goyder . Ethical Systems Org.
  14. Web site: British expert charts way forward for Saudi family businesses. Siraj Wahab . Arab Times.
  15. Web site: Mark Goyder. CSR Awards.
  16. Web site: Corporate stewardship: making the leap from theory to practice. Ong Boon Wee. Business Times.
  17. Web site: Rio+20: distrust of business won't help sustainable development. Mark Goyder . theguardian.com.
  18. Web site: Finance should be our servant not our master. Mark Goyder . theguardian.com.
  19. Web site: Cadbury: A Testbed for Stewardship. Mark Goyder . wsj.com.
  20. Web site: How we've poisoned the well of wealth. Mark Goyder . ft.com.
  21. Web site: Select Committee on Environmental Audit Appendices to the Minutes of Evidence . publications.parliament.uk .
  22. Web site: Select Committee on Work and Pensions Written Evidence . publications.parliament.uk .
  23. Web site: Football clubs must 'think long term' . Ben Shore . BBC .

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