Our Governance Structure
Acis Group operates a governance framework that supports effective leadership, accountability and regulatory compliance.
The Group Board has overall responsibility for setting strategy, overseeing performance and ensuring the Group remains financially strong and focused on delivering its social purpose.
Specialist committees support the Board by providing detailed scrutiny and assurance across key areas. Together, the Board and committees enable informed decision-making, effective management of risk and strong oversight of the Group's activities.
Membership
Paul Wilkin (Chair)
Bruce Kerr (until 30/9/25)
David Glover
John Westby
Russell Stone (Independent member)
Kitesh Patel (Independent member)
Purpose
Provides independent scrutiny and challenge to provide the Board with assurance. Ensures that appropriate external audit arrangements are in place and regularly evaluated and monitored. Consideration of audit reports and detailed review of financial statements. Seeks assurance that appropriate risk management and assessment techniques are operated within the Group and performs detailed scrutiny and evaluation of risk. Ensures satisfactory internal audit arrangements operate within the Group and seek assurance that appropriate systems of internal control are established and maintained. Ensure an adequate system of internal control is in place.
Membership
Paul Satchwell (Chair)
Peter Noble
Carole Hodson
Purpose
Reviews and recommends remuneration package of the Chief Executive and executive directors to the Board. Oversight of appraisal of the Chief Executive and executive directors.
Membership
Paul Satchwell (Chair)
Paul Wilkin
Sami Mirza
David Glover
Paul Milner
Nabeal Irshad (Independent member from 30/9/25)
Purpose
Maintains an overview of the Group’s financial performance including reviewing and commenting upon the Group’s management accounts and financial forecasts. Considers financial implications of proposals for areas of major new strategic business development on behalf of Acis Group Limited (AGL) and makes recommendations to the Board. Assists in the development of the Group’s Treasury Management Strategy and considers the impact of changes in interest rates. Monitors the Group’s existing loan portfolio and determines the approach to the drawdown of new funds and the maturity of existing loans. Considers and approves, within delegated authorities, new development proposals or recommends to Board. Ensures compliance with the Group’s Financial Regulations in relation to procurement. Reviews the Group’s Business Plan and acts as an early warning system to the Board in cases of concern.
Membership
Bruce Kerr (Chair until 30/9/25)
Carole Hodson (Chair from 30/9/25)
Julie Haywood
Holly Wilson
Cath Bacon
Gill Wood (Independent member until 16/1/26)
Tom Hughes (Independent member from 30/9/25)
Purpose
Ensures the maintenance of adequate and effective arrangements for internal monitoring of operational action plans and performance management processes. Receives reports and other performance information in relation to the Group’s performance on all operational services. Receives reports in relation to the Group’s customer communications and feedback. Reports any serious delivery or compliance failures or concerns to the Group Board.
Membership
Julie Haywood (Chair)
Carole Hodson (until 30/9/25)
John Westby
Matthew Adam
Graham Ward (Independent member)
Angela Burrows (Independent member)
Purpose
Reviews, monitors and assesses the operational and financial performance of the Group’s enterprise activities. Reports any serious delivery or compliance failures or concerns to the Group Board. Acts as a sounding board to the Executive on any areas of potential new business or growth for the Group.