FAMILY BUSINESS CONFERENCE | 19 - 22 May 2026
PARALLEL SESSION
What is Good Governance?
Speaker | Matt Fullbrook, Founder and Author, Ground-Up Governance
Date and Time | Friday 22 May, 11:20am - 12:05pm
Governance is a term we hear often in family business, yet there’s no single, universally agreed definition. It can sometimes feel complex, rigid, or even out of reach, but it doesn’t have to be.
In this session, we’ll challenge some of the common myths around "good governance" and explore a more practical, decision-focused approach. Rather than focusing on structure alone, this perspective highlights how families, boards and executives can strengthen governance in ways that are both effective and adaptable without unnecessary complexity, cost, or loss of control.
You’ll leave with clear, evidence-based insights and practical tools to enhance decision-making and improve the effectiveness of your boards, family councils and ownership groups.
What is good governance?
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About Matt Fullbrook
Matt Fullbrook is one of the most recognisable and respected voices in global enterprise governance, bringing 23 years of experience to more than 300 boardrooms, ranging from local nonprofits to multinational corporations.
As the creator of the One Minute Governance podcast and the Ground-Up Governance platform, Matt has created a massive library of practical insights to master boardroom challenges.
He is a trusted advisor to founders, owners, executives and rising generations of family businesses in many sectors.
Matt serves as an Executive in Residence at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, where he has shaped the future of governance for over two decades. His work on the governance of family businesses was the basis for the launch of the David & Sharon Johnston Centre for Corporate Governance Innovation in 2019.
He is the Academic Director of Working Effectively with Your Board: A Program for Senior Executives, offered by Rotman and the Institute of Corporate Directors.