In challenging times, effective governance is more important than ever. Delivering on your organization’s mission requires a strong alignment between your supervisory board’s oversight and management’s operational action. An aligned purpose and values base, and a shared focus on impact are crucial success factors.
Effective governance is bound to clear rules and supported by tools that enable meaningful debate, efficient decision-making, and sustained results. Equally important is board culture - the principles and values that guide board deliberations and shape its collaboration with management.

Investing in a sound rules framework and a healthy governance culture lays the foundation for advancing your organization’s governance.
I can contribute with an external perspective to support your efforts when clarifying roles and improving governance practices, offering tailored input to meet your specific needs.

Aligned GOVERNANCE

Lasting IMPACT

Roles of the Supervisory Board and Executives

Governance effectiveness depends on clearly defined and distinct roles for supervisory boards and executives. While clarity of responsibilities is essential, only a strong collaboration between both parties enables an aligned governance for impact.

Reviewing and establishing clear sets of responsibilities fosters a cooperative environment in which each party can fulfill its duties, driving efficiency and accountability.

Board Member Succession Planning and Recruitment

The composition of your supervisory board shapes the quality of its deliberations and decisions. Does your board reflect the right mix of expertise and perspectives? Are relevant stakeholders and diversity dimensions —such as gender, age, culture and ethnicity— adequately represented?

Thoughtful succession planning and recruitment are vital for ensuring the strategic competencies and diversity your board needs, sustaining governance effectiveness over time.

Board service is a demanding journey of continuous learning. Effective boards fulfill their fiduciary duties while also understanding and engaging with topics through the lens of the organization’s values and vision.

They apply governance best practices to prepare for and conduct meetings, ensuring that board members use their time efficiently.

High-performing boards also establish routines for evaluating their governance performance, identifying learning opportunities, and continuously improving their contributions.

Board Development

SERVICES

Additional services include support in organizational development and change management initiatives, including workshop design and facilitation.

Trilingual Support:

German

Spanish |

English |

PROFILE

My name is Roberto Deman, and I’m a consultant specializing in nonprofit governance and organization development. I draw on more than two decades of international experience, having worked with boards and executive teams across Africa, Europe, and Latin America.

My work focuses on establishing and strengthening governance structures to enable successful delivery and lasting impact. I hold a doctoral degree in social psychology and an MBA in Change Management. I’m passionate about helping purpose-driven organizations evolve resilient structures and effective leadership.

Originally from Guatemala, I studied in Austria and have worked extensively in Europe and South America. Now based in Austria, I support projects and workshops — in English, Spanish, and German — both remotely and on-site throughout Europe and Latin America.