What is the role of the company secretary?

Ollie Garrod ACA explains the importance of the company secretary, legal responsibilities and how they can improve corporate governance in the boardroom and beyond

Managing companies has become increasingly complex and requires, more than ever, highly skilled managers and executives to ensure that companies achieve the expectations of their shareholders.

In this respect, company secretaries have an important part to play. Their knowledge of and detailed involvement in the affairs of the company mean that company secretaries are well placed to make a meaningful contribution to the prosperity of the company. The company secretary is, along with the directors, an officer of the company.

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