Q & A
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an outsourced Corporate Secretary?
An outsourced Corporate Secretary is an experienced governance professional who provides all the services of an in-house Corporate Secretary on a contract basis. This allows companies to access expert governance services without the overhead of a full-time employee.
What types of companies does GPG serve?
GPG primarily serves mid-market companies — both public and private — that require professional corporate governance services. Our clients range from closely-held private companies to publicly traded corporations.
What are the benefits of outsourcing the Corporate Secretary role?
Outsourcing provides access to experienced governance professionals at a fixed cost, eliminates the overhead of a full-time position, and brings an independent perspective to your governance practices. GPG professionals implement best practices advocated by leading governance organizations.
How does GPG price its services?
GPG strives to deliver excellence at a reasonable fixed cost. We work with each client to understand their specific needs and develop a customized service arrangement that fits their budget and governance requirements.
What governance organizations does GPG align with?
GPG professionals are long-term members of the Society for Corporate Governance and implement best practices advocated by the Society, the National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD), and the Private Directors Association.