Veaco Group believes that sound corporate governance practices lead to more effective Board decisions and better company performance.

Our clients agree. Whether providing the legal and organizational support of the Board through the corporate secretary role, apprising the Board of current governance trends through ongoing education or director orientation programs, conducting Board and committee evaluations, or developing policies and strategies, we can help today's Boards and their companies' management meet their corporate governance obligations.

Boards need support now more than ever to meet their corporate governance obligations. Investors, auditors, regulators, proxy advisory services and Director and Officer Liability insurers are all evaluating companies' corporate governance. Having a sound governance program is essential in today's environment.

Companies often lack resources. Companies with a robust corporate secretary function are best positioned to ensure that their Boards are well organized and operating efficiently. To fully support the Board and also engage with shareholders and comply with stock exchange and other regulatory requirements, management needs dedicated and skilled staff. Many companies lack the necessary resources to effectively manage these functions.

Let us help. Veaco Group brings knowledge and resources to support the Board and management. Our competitive advantage is that we are seasoned in-house corporate governance practitioners with proven ability to provide both the legal and organizational Board support. We provide valuable expertise and experience to establish or enhance your corporate governance program. Our commitment to you also includes monitoring the trends and evolving requirements to ensure the ongoing effectiveness of your governance program. We believe that compliance should not get in the way of doing business.

We can bridge the gaps. Let Veaco Group assess your current corporate governance practices, and work with you to bridge the gaps.

"I have the greatest respect for Kris' legal skills and her judgment in corporate governance and other matters. She was responsible for the Corporate Secretary's Office at McKesson for many years, and continues to advise us on governance matters. She is very professional, discrete and highly trustworthy, and it has been a pleasure working with Kris."

- Laureen Seeger
Executive Vive President, General Counsel and Secretary, McKesson Corporation