Recognising Excellence Across the Governance Profession
Impact 100 celebrates the people shaping the future of governance across the UK, Ireland and the Channel Islands.
From emerging talent and experienced leaders to innovators, mentors and exceptional teams, the initiative shines a spotlight on the individuals whose contributions often take place behind the scenes.
Created through collaboration between leading organisations across the governance community, Impact 100 provides a platform to recognise achievement, celebrate excellence and inspire the next generation of governance professionals.
Why Ingen Partners Supports Impact 100
As specialist governance recruitment consultants, we have the privilege of working with professionals who make a meaningful difference to their organisations every day.
We see the expertise, judgement and dedication required to support effective boards, strengthen governance practices and guide organisations through change.
Our involvement in establishing Impact 100 reflects our commitment to the wider governance profession. We believe exceptional contributions deserve recognition, and that celebrating achievement helps inspire continued excellence.
Alongside fellow founding partners, we are proud to support an initiative that places governance professionals and their achievements firmly in the spotlight.
Celebrating the Inaugural Impact 100
The inaugural Impact 100 recognised 100 outstanding individuals and teams, celebrating their contribution to governance and the organisations they serve.
On 9 September 2026, governance professionals and industry leaders gathered in London for an evening of recognition, celebration and connection.
The event highlighted the breadth of talent within the profession, recognising achievements across leadership, innovation, mentorship, emerging talent and governance teams.
We congratulate everyone recognised in the inaugural Impact 100 and look forward to seeing the initiative develop in the years ahead.
Meet the Impact 100 Class of 2026
Behind every recognition is a story of dedication, leadership or innovation.
The 2026 Impact 100 brings together professionals at different stages of their careers, demonstrating the many ways individuals and teams can make a difference to the governance profession.
Explore the full list of those recognised and discover the achievements that earned them a place in the inaugural Impact 100.
A Collaborative Industry Initiative
Impact 100 was established through collaboration between organisations committed to recognising excellence across the governance profession.
Ingen Partners is proud to have worked alongside The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland, Computershare, The Core Partnership, BWW Recruitment, Hays and Cytec Solutions to help bring the initiative to life.
Together, the founding partners have created a platform to celebrate the achievements of governance professionals and highlight the important contribution they make to organisations across the sector.