Chair
Last updated 23 October 2026
Marc Taverner is available as Chair for companies moving into regulated markets, preparing a significant raise or professionalising the board ahead of institutional investment.
Chaired INATBA's Academic Advisory Body and chaired meetings of its Government Advisory Body.
- Who it is for
- Companies moving into regulated markets, preparing a significant raise or professionalising the board ahead of institutional investment.
- What you get
- A Chair who runs the board well, holds the chief executive to account and builds the relationships with regulators and investors that the next stage depends on.
- Typical trigger
- A new regulatory regime, institutional investors joining the cap table, or a founder ready to separate the roles of Chair and CEO.
- Outcome
- A board built for the next stage of the company.
Non-Executive Director and Chair appointments are made by the company directly. I have capacity for further Chair, Non-Executive Director and advisory appointments, and no regulatory sanctions or director disqualifications.
“You have professionalised the organisation, putting it on a firm foundation, provided focus, and ensured delivery.”
Questions
When should a founder bring in a Chair?
Typically when a new regulatory regime applies, when institutional investors join the cap table, or when the founder is ready to separate the roles of Chair and CEO.
How is a Chair appointed?
By your company directly, through its board and shareholders. Bluesphere Solutions contracts advisory and consultancy work only.
What governance experience does Marc bring?
He is a board member of XEROF, was a Group Board Member at Steljes Software, and as founding Executive Director of INATBA chaired its Academic Advisory Body and chaired meetings of its Government Advisory Body.
Talk it through
A 20 minute call is the quickest way to see whether this is the right fit.
Chaired INATBA's Academic Advisory Body and chaired meetings of its Government Advisory Body.