The Hot 100
Celebrating Excellence in Governance
Celebrating the 100 most innovative, influential and creative governance professionals across the UK.
Celebrating the 100 most innovative, influential and creative governance professionals across the UK.
This is an industry favourite, commending the 100 most innovative, influential and creative governance professionals representing all levels of experience, across each industry sector throughout the UK and the Channel Islands.
We have created 10 categories that represent the core technical and interpersonal skills that we believe define the key characteristics of an exceptional governance professional.
Winners have been chosen by our judging panel comprised of experienced governance professionals and industry experts. Making it into the HOT 100 is validation of your commitment to enhance the impact and reputation of the governance profession.
This year’s winners are outstanding examples of the incredible diversity and talent within the modern governance profession. Recognising their contributions highlights the positive impact governance professionals make within their teams, organisations, and society as a whole.
Our goal has always been to celebrate talent, elevate the profile of the governance profession, and inspire others to reach their fullest potential.
The 2025 Winners Brochure is available for download now!
The forward thinkers that raise the standards of corporate governance beyond what is expected.
Inspirational managers that create high functioning governance teams and actively help to develop careers.
Individuals that have contributed to the success of major corporate transactions or restructurings.
Individuals that influence strategic decision making at the most senior level and are particularly adept at forging relationships with key stakeholders
For those that have positively influenced culture, sustainability & environmental impact within their company or the profession.
Blue Sky thinkers that effect positive change through the innovative use of technology and systems.
Individuals that demonstrate the highest level of technical competency to support Governance best practice.
For those working within professional services with a reputation for supporting a varied client portfolio and building trusted relationships.
For those with fewer than six years’ experience that have made a significant impact within their team and the profession.
For those that demonstrate the skills required to become a Head of Department within the next 5-10 years.
As the UK’s leading Governance and Company Secretarial recruitment firm, we partner with businesses to build high-performing teams that drive strategic success. Our dedicated Governance team works across all levels, from entry-level roles to senior leadership positions, both in the UK and internationally.
Supporting Governance teams across all industries:
Boards, governance professionals and investor relations teams rely on our expert people and innovative technology to strengthen governance frameworks, improve stakeholder engagement and enhance risk management. By working with Computershare, our clients improve the effectiveness of their governance and gain the insight, comfort and assurance they need to build trust and stay ahead of complex change.
"At Computershare, our mission is to strengthen our clients’ governance and stakeholder connectivity. That’s why we are proud to sponsor Briefed’s 2025 Governance HOT 100, recognising those talented individuals who have raised the bar or broken new ground in this important profession."
Stay tuned for details about the 2026 Governance HOT 100.
We're already planning another exceptional year of recognising outstanding governance professionals.
