Board and Executive Advisory Services
At the highest levels leadership and trust act to guide organisational culture and drive success — they are also the foundations upon which enduring, values-led organisations thrive.
Establishing a strong and productive relationship between a CEO and their board fundamentally relies on trust. In its absence, boards are more likely to question leadership decisions and create drag on organisational momentum. However, when trust is well-established, CEOs tend to communicate more transparently about the issues they’re facing, and boards are better equipped to respond with clarity, sound judgement, and valuable perspective—particularly during times of uncertainty.
Beacon Consult brings deep experience in facilitating these critical conversations, helping boards and executives align on purpose, build trust, and lead with confidence—even in times of complexity and change. We listen carefully, analyse deeply and provide expert guidance that empower boards, chairs, directors and executives to lead with clarity, foresight and integrity.
Our board and executive advisory services are designed to lift organisational performance, provide expert board advisory and executive guidance, enhance trust and governance, and benefit those in business looking to navigate complexity and challenges with confidence.
What We Offer
Board Performance
Governance Framework Reviews
Board Composition and Capability
Board and Senior Executive Strategic Facilitation
Executive Teams-to-Board Relationship Support
Our Approach
Our board advisory services and executive advisory offerings are focused on actionable insights, expert facilitation, and a deep understanding of the client’s business and its governance challenges. Using proven Beacon Consult frameworks, we bring together assessment, an understanding of governance standards, experience and clarity to drive development, improvement and results. Every engagement is confidential, strategic and tailored to the organisation’s specific company context.
Our goal is to create the conditions for confident, forward-looking governance that fosters purpose, performance and positive impact. Aligning strategic vision with operational execution — fostering trust, financial sustainability and long-term value creation.
We partner with organisations across industries to deliver tailored advisory services that respond to our clients evolving governance needs. Whether your company is scaling, transforming or navigating a turning point, our insights help shape stronger business outcomes.
With a focus on practical impact, we don’t just evaluate and advise — we guide and empower organisations and leadership teams across business sectors.
Meet Your Lead Advisor: Helen Fairclough
Our board advisory services and executive services are led by Helen Fairclough (MAICD), a seasoned board director and former Chair of the Victorian Chamber of Commerce and Industry, HR & Remuneration Committee and COO of the Melbourne Convention & Exhibition Centre. As a Non-Executive Director, Helen is known for her:
- Boardroom acumen and governance knowledge
- Influential stakeholder engagement
- People and culture expertise
- Industry knowledge
Helen brings a trusted voice and positive presence to the boardroom—known for guiding Chairs and CEOs to lead with purpose, empathy and effectiveness.
She currently serves on boards including the Australian American Chamber of Commerce in San Francisco and the Venue Management Association (Asia-Pacific).
Helen, along with a team of expert consultants, provides board advisory and trusted counsel to company directors and CEOs in organisations navigating transformation, growth, governance and complexity.
Who We Support
Our board advisory services and expert guidance are designed for:
- Boards seeking sustainable growth, enhanced performance, composition and improved governance practices
- Chairs navigating board transition, renewal or internal tension
- CEOs seeking trusted counsel, strategic mentorship, coaching, or strengthened engagement with their board.
- Directors pursuing accountability, clarity on risk and insurance against poor governance.
We support company leadership and organisations at the key moments: growth, transformation and succession.
Outcomes You Can Expect
Our services help unlock the potential of governance to create not just stability—but innovation, trust and growth through
- Stronger positive governance frameworks
- Improved board effectiveness and dynamics
- More strategic, aligned and future-ready board and business
- Elevated CEO and executive capability
- Better board–executive relationships
- Increased stakeholder and investor confidence
- Enhanced ability to guide organisations through complex business challenges
We deliver measurable outcomes backed by evidence-based insights and proven services.
We offer both one-off advisory services and long-term engagements. And we deliver tailored solutions that align with your organisation’s unique needs.
Partner With Beacon Consult
Strengthen governance. Empower your Board and Senior Executive leadership. Confidently navigate what’s next.
- Strengthen your Board with Helen Fairclough’s Expertise
- Request a Confidential Board Advisory Consultation
- Partner with Our Executive Advisors to Drive lasting Impact through Trusted, Values-aligned Leadership.
We provide services face-to-face across Australia including Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Hobart and remotely around the world.
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We'd love to hear from you.
We’re helping CEOs and senior leader in small-to-medium organisations overcome challenges with growth, change or chaos by enabling leaders and organisations to drive their success. If you are keen to have a chat, then enquire below.
