MODERN GOVERNANCE FOR MANDATE HOLDERS
We bring you up to the level of the best supervisory board members in Germany.
FOR THE STRONGER
MANDATE HOLDERS
Legal protection, clear priorities and well-founded decisions take time. We help you to regain this time. Become a strategic guide, critical reflection partner and driving force – always one step ahead.
Since 2013, we have been working closely with and a trusted partner of management and supervisory boards. We know the challenges you face and have the best solutions for them.
CHALLENGES
We understand what it means to bear sole responsibility.
Liability risks & uncertainty
Mandate holders carry the weight of personal liability in every decision.
Strategic isolation
Important decisions often have to be made alone – without a sparring partner.
Overburdened by time pressure
Too many parallel mandates or operational issues prevent the focus on the essential.
Unclear role & self-doubt
A lack of clarity surrounding your role on the board leads to insecurity and an inability to act.
No basis for decision-making
Unclear, incomplete or excessive information complicates decision making.
Growing regulation
Increasing ESG and regulatory requirements increase pressure. The role is becoming more complex.
"Their expert briefings save me a lot of time and give me security in the context of my supervisory board work. Especially the financial analyses and the helpful hints make preparing for meetings much easier. I enjoy working with the Biedenbachs because, in addition to their high level of professional expertise, they are great people."
(Chief Digital Officer at edding Group and member of various supervisory boards)
"Sabrina's company is the mastermind behind a number of high caliber board members and it's a great pleasure to work with her!"
(Chairwoman of the Startup Association, founder & investor and member of various supervisory boards)
"In order to perform excellently as a member of multiple supervisory boards, professional support is essential. The support provided by BIEDENBACH is therefore a significant element in my daily work. I particularly appreciate the time saved in preparing for and following up on meetings, the opportunity to focus more on key issues in the mandate and the regular sparring on complex and new topics, e.g. in the area of corporate governance."
(Member of the Supervisory Board of Henkel, Siemens Energy and Adobe and of the Board of Directors of Johnson Controls International, Russell Reynolds, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in Germany, etc.)
SERVICES
Practical services that strengthen and support mandate holders.
Preparation and follow-up of meetings
We ensure that you are fully prepared for a meeting. With professional meeting preparation, concise briefings, well-thought-out analyses and the right questions, we create a clear focus for you and will noticeably reduce your workload. As your sparring partner, we not only strengthen your contribution to the board, but also help you to make your work more effective and targeted.
Onboarding
As a new mandate holder, you need a solid foundation to effectively fulfil your responsibilities from the outset. Our onboarding programme provides you with a structured introduction to company- and industry-specific content – from visits to production facilities or branch offices to the detailed preparation of relevant industry information. Together, we will work out the specific requirements of your mandate, including corporate governance issues and your rights and obligations as a board member.
Personal Assistant & IT Support
We can provide you with a personal assistant if required, to effectively relieve you of some of the day-to-day work. From correspondence and appointment and meeting coordination to structured data storage and backup – you benefit from reliable and professional support that makes your work easier. In addition, we work with our IT partner to support you in all IT matters to ensure that your digital work processes run smoothly.
The numbers that tell the story
We have successfully supported over 25 supervisory boards, helping to shape governance at the highest level.
With over 500 briefings created, we know how to prepare complex topics clearly and purposefully for strong decisions.
Having analysed more than 200,000 pages of meeting documents, we know which details are crucial and how to present them concisely.
SPECIAL MANDATES
Customised support for mandate holders in complex situations.
Multiple directorships
You hold multiple mandates and want to work efficiently, minimise risk and maintain an overview. However, too many topics and obligations at the same time and a lack of support make this impossible. The consequences are excessive demands, time pressure and the feeling of not being able to meet your own and others’ expectations. Our 1:1 support gives you clear priorities, a structured basis for decision-making and personalised support that takes the pressure off. This allows you to stay in control, make confident decisions and maintain your professional standard – even with multiple mandates.
First mandate on the board
Is this your first time taking on a mandate on the board? Then you are faced with the challenge of quickly gaining clarity about your role, your responsibilities and your impact. Often, there is a lack of orientation as to what exactly is expected of you – and the pressure to ‘do everything right’ grows with each meeting. The feeling of being unsure or not contributing enough can erode your self-confidence. But it doesn’t have to be that way. With our 1:1 support, you receive complete clarification of your role, targeted preparation for meetings and personal sparring. This ensures that you perform confidently, make clear decisions and achieve visible success in your role as a mandate holder right from the start.
Active board members & managing directors
You bear responsibility – as a board member, managing director or shareholder. And with this role come great expectations: making clear decisions, minimising risks and strategically advancing the company. However, there is often a lack of neutral sparring partners to sharpen your thoughts and provide clarity when making critical decisions. The result? Doubts as to whether the decisions made were really the best ones. It doesn’t have to be that way. With our 1:1 support, you get a confidential sparring partner who works with you to create clarity, identify risks and sharpen strategies. We can also take care of unpleasant tasks for you. This gives you more security in difficult situations and enables you to make faster, more informed decisions that have an impact.
Internationals on German supervisory boards
Are you an international member of a German board? Then you know how challenging it can be to quickly grasp cultural differences, legal peculiarities and new expectations. Many mandate holders feel insecure in a foreign governance system – and the risk of unconsciously making mistakes grows. There has to be a better way. Our 1:1 support gives you a clear introduction to German governance standards, cultural subtleties and legal obligations. We help you to fulfil your role with confidence, to position yourself securely and to act with self-assurance. The result? Clarity, cultural awareness and the secure feeling of being on an equal footing at all times.
