Erika
Eliasson
Norris
“As a speaker, steward, moderator and author, I have dedicated years to guiding leaders through complex decisions. True success lies not merely in reacting to challenges, but in making bold choices, leading with integrity, and building enduring enterprises.”
Leading with Purpose: Erika’s Story
Erika Eliasson-Norris FCG LLM is redefining corporate governance across the UK, US and beyond—bridging the gap between boardrooms, policymakers, and the next generation of leaders. A trusted voice in governance, her influence spans high-profile corporate advisory, government inquiries, and industry-wide reform.
As Founder and CEO, Erika Eliasson-Norris has built an award-winning enterprise that reflects both her entrepreneurial acumen and her commitment to advancing responsible leadership. Recognised for her deep expertise, she was appointed by Sir Wyn Williams as the sole Governance Assessor to the UK’s largest public inquiry—the Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry. Her career is marked by a relentless focus on unlocking outstanding governance as a catalyst for resilience, accountability, and long-term growth.
The Power of Purposeful Leadership
Erika believes that the strongest businesses aren’t just built on great ideas—they’re built on clarity, accountability, and the ability to make tough decisions with confidence. Whether it’s navigating growth, managing risk, or steering through uncertainty, the way leaders show up and the choices they make shape not just their organisations, but the world around them.
Beyond Governance
Recognising the challenges of isolation within the Company Secretarial profession, Erika founded Beyond Governance to transform the way governance is understood and practised. As part of this mission, she launched Governance Gateway—the UK’s first dedicated networking community for governance professionals. This platform fosters connection, professional development, and a space to share insights, ensuring governance professionals have the tools and network to thrive
Industry
Pioneer
Before founding Beyond Governance in 2019, Erika built her career advising the boardrooms of leading global organisations, including KPMG, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Premier Foods. Today, she and the Beyond Governance team support an international client base, offering both short-and long-term advisory services, board-level governance expertise, and CPD-accredited training programmes—all designed to strengthen leadership and drive sustainable business success
The Future & Social Mobility
Industry Impact &
Thought Leadership
Beyond Governance is more than a firm—it’s a movement. Under Erika’s leadership, the company provides hands-on opportunities for emerging professionals through graduate placements and mentorship. At an industry level, she has played a key role in modernising governance education, working with the Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland to reshape qualifications and training that define the next wave of governance leaders.
Erika is a recognised authority on governance, frequently featured in The Times, the Financial Times, the BBC, and global business media. Her expertise is sought after by organisations and institutions navigating governance challenges in an evolving business landscape.
Multi Award-Winner
2020
Winner ‘Most Promising New Business’ – Inspiring Hertfordshire Awards
Winner ‘Recognised Leaders in Corporate Governance Solutions’ – SME News Business Elite Awards
Silver Winner ‘Best New Business’ – National Business Women’s Awards
2021
Winner ‘Best in Corporate Governance Solutions 2021’ – SME News Business Awards 2021
‘Best in Corporate Governance Solutions’ – Corporate Vision Corporate Excellence Awards
Winner ‘Best For The World 2021’ B-Corp – Top 5% of B Corps Worldwide for our International Governance Practices
2022
Winner ‘Governance Professional of the Year’ – Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland
Winner ‘M&A Today Global Awards’
‘Leading Specialist in Corporate Governance Solutions’ – SME News Business Elite Awards
Winner ‘London & South-East England Prestige Awards’
2023
Winner ‘Governance Hot 100’
2024
Winner ‘Governance Hot 100’
Podcasts
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