An effective governance model serves as the capstone of an organization. We help clients develop governance architecture that is strategically focused, informed by evolving best practices and operationally effective.

When driven by a cultural North Star that prioritizes integrity, individual and collective accountability, and operational transparency, an ethics and compliance program can inspire colleagues and serve as a competitive differentiator in the marketplace.

Saranac collaborates with clients to design and operationalize programs that are far more powerful than a rules-based system of controls, verification mechanisms and reporting lines. Exemplary compliance programs prevent and detect misconduct, and mitigate risks, by leveraging the organization’s values to promote ethical decision-making that accepts legal, regulatory and administrative requirements as merely foundational. In those “open door” environments, the company’s code of conduct and business ethics serves as a constitution and each team member develops an individual ethical compass to help navigate complex situations.

Restoring trust with key stakeholders during a crisis, or in the aftermath of a storm, can be a daunting task. Time is always of the essence. Leveraging relevant experience in domestic and international situations, Saranac provides clients with holistic, pragmatic advice and, when necessary, interim leadership to develop and execute an incisive strategy that considers ongoing engagement with key stakeholders and the prompt establishment of internal reporting and external communications channels.