Governance at Smiths
Smiths has a mature and proactive governance environment. Exacting standards, robust processes and our commitment to transparency safeguards the Group’s market positions and reputation and mean that stakeholders can have confidence and trust in Smiths.
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The Board
The Board sets the tone from the top, steering Smiths culture and ensuring that the actions of management are aligned with the interests of stakeholders.
In order to operate effectively the Board and its Committees must comprise a suitable balance of tenure, skills, experience, knowledge and independence. While the Board is collectively responsible for the success of Smiths, there is a clear division of responsibilities between running the Board, and the executive responsibility for running the business.
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Corporate governance framework
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Board and Committees
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Understanding our stakeholders
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Risk management
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Our policies
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