Book a ticket Private hire Partner with us Menu Home About us Corporate governance Corporate governance framework Corporate governance framework The Company’s corporate governance framework, and its core component parts, are explained below: Shareholders The owners of the Company to whom the Board is ultimately responsible. The Articles of Association are the contract between the Shareholders and the Company. Articles of Association Chairman Responsible for the leadership of the Board and ensuring that it operates effectively. Board Collectively responsible to the company’s shareholders for the long-term sustainable success of the company, by providing effective leadership, establishing the company’s Purpose and Values and monitoring its culture, setting the company’s strategy and overseeing its delivery within a framework of internal controls, setting the company’s risk appetite and reviewing its principal and emerging risks and taking other decisions reserved to it. Board members act for the benefit of shareholders while taking into account the interests of a range of other stakeholders and other factors in accordance with their duties, including under section 172(1) of the Companies Act 2006. Information about each of the members of the Board can be found on our Leadership page. Board Committees Committees operate under the delegated authority of the Board and within formal terms of reference. Their key responsibilities are set out below: Nominations Committee Reviews the structure, size, composition and effectiveness of the Board and its committees. Oversees succession planning for the Board and senior management, the development of talent and the promotion of diversity, and makes recommendations to the Board for the nomination of new directors. Audit Committee Reviews and monitors the Group’s financial accounting and reporting processes and the integrity of published financial statements. Reviews the Group’s system of internal control, including the effectiveness of its internal audit function and the independence and effectiveness of its external auditor. Safety & Environment Committee Reviews and monitors the Group’s strategies, policies and standards, and its risk exposures and opportunities, in relation to safety and environmental matters and the Group’s performance of such matters. Remuneration Committee Reviews and recommends to the Board the framework and policy for the remuneration of the Chairman, Executive Directors and senior management. Makes decisions within that framework and implements that policy. Disclosure Committee Maintains governance procedures and controls for the identification, treatment and disclosure of inside information in accordance with applicable laws and compliance of disclosed information with the UK Listing Rules. Board Executive Committee A Committee comprised of the Group Chief Executive Officer and Group Chief Financial Officer operating under the delegated authority of the Board and within formal terms of reference. It acts to review and approve various executive matters, including bids and contracts, acquisitions and disposals, financing arrangements, and capital and operating expenditure below the levels reserved to the Board. Group Executive Committee An advisory and reporting body to the Group Chief Executive Officer comprised of divisional management and Group heads of function. It acts to review and oversee the safety, operational and financial performance of the Group and discuss, formulate and approve proposals for onward consideration by the Board or its committees. Corporate Governance NATIONAL EXPRESS NEWS Get the latest news from across the group News releases National Express Group PLC is a company registered in England and Wales, whose registered office is National Express House, Birmingham Coach Station, Mill Lane, Digbeth Birmingham, B5 6DD. Registered No: 2590560. QUICK LINKS National Express Foundation About us Sustainability Investors Media Careers CUSTOMERS Contact us © National Express Group PLC 2021. All rights reserved. Site Map Modern Slavery Statement Tax policy Privacy centre Cookie policy Cookies Settings We use cookies to optimise our website's functionality, to create more valuable experiences for you, and to keep our site secure. By clicking on the “Accept All Cookies” button, you consent to our use of cookies. You can change your preferences at any time in “Cookie Settings”. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies