How Boards Operate Globally: Roles, Structures and Cross-Border Dynamics

Boards operating across multiple jurisdictions must navigate differing governance models, cultural expectations, and structural arrangements. This session explores how global boards are constituted and how roles, responsibilities, and committee structures vary in practice. It highlights the complexities of cross-border decision-making, communication flows, and stakeholder management, equipping directors with practical insights to operate effectively within international boardrooms and lead confidently in diverse regulatory and cultural environments.

This webinar provides one-hour of CPD and forms part of the Directors Foundation Programme, delivered by Chris Usher.

Delegates places are interchangeable with colleagues from the same organisation.

Content

• Board structures and role expectations across global jurisdictions

• Effective cross-border communication, collaboration and decision-making

• Committee frameworks and reporting lines in international groups

• Cultural considerations shaping board interactions and leadership styles

• Managing conflicts, oversight and governance coherence across entities

Presenter

Chris Usher Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services

Chris is the Managing Director of the School of International Financial Services (SIFS), a leading provider of training and education in offshore financial services across 15 jurisdictions globally. He has over 25 years of experience in offshore financial services, having previously held senior wealth management roles at Barclays Wealth and Santander, where he advised private clients and corporates on complex global investment solutions and wealth structuring. Chris is currently also a Director at Cavenwell Group. With a deep understanding of geopolitical and economic dynamics, Chris helps clients navigate the changing international wealth structuring landscape and optimise tax efficiency. Chris has trained over 6,000 people in qualifications for the Chartered Institute for Securities and Investments (CISI) in wealth management and is a well-regarded member of the Institute. He also serves on the committee of the Jersey Wealth Managers Association (JWMA) and is a member of the Institute of Directors.