A specialist shareholder advisory firm guiding companies and investors through complex, high-stakes governance challenges with precision, discretion and senior-led execution.
Disclosure monitoring, activist playbook dossiers and transaction governance mapping — delivered as a subscription to shareholders and governance professionals at every level.
Senior-led, bespoke counsel for corporate boards, activist funds, and institutional investors navigating contested shareholder situations.
Zenvest Partners is a special situations advisory firm with a focus on guiding clients through highly complex market scenarios involving shareholders. With expertise in corporate governance, shareholder defence, and proactive mediation, we help companies and investors manage investor relationships in critical times and drive long-term value creation for all parties.
Comprehensive evaluation of shareholder register dynamics, activist intent, and governance vulnerabilities before situations escalate.
Proprietary analytics and institutional investor intelligence to inform every strategic recommendation we make.
Longstanding relationships with institutional investors provide critical intelligence and outreach capacity.
End-to-end execution of shareholder engagement campaigns, proxy contests, and governance reform programmes.
As accredited mediators, we resolve conflicts between boards and investors to achieve sustainable, value-accretive outcomes.
We equip boards with the intelligence, strategy, and execution capability to defend against activist campaigns and drive sustainable value for all shareholders.
Explore advisory →We support institutional investors in engaging effectively with portfolio companies to unlock value and advance governance improvements through proactive stewardship.
Explore advisory →Our team consists of highly skilled professionals with deep experience at the world's leading shareholder advisory and governance institutions.
Oversees daily operations and manages key client relationships. Brings extensive experience from shareholder advisory roles at Ipreo and IHS Markit (S&P Global). An accredited Mediator specialising in corporate activism defence, shareholder engagement, and governance reform.
LinkedIn profileA distinguished global leader, Bruce has held prominent positions including CEO and President at ISS (Institutional Shareholder Services) and President of ICS International at Broadridge Financial Solutions. Fluent in Japanese with extensive cross-border transaction experience.
LinkedIn profileGlobal finance and investment expert specialising in corporate governance and sustainable investing. A published author and recognised thought leader, with senior roles at Sodali & Co. and S&P Global Market Intelligence. CFA charterholder, MBA from the University of Chicago.
LinkedIn profileThe annual vote is no longer a procedural formality. Ilkay Sarpdag examines how the proxy ballot has become the mechanism through which shareholders test strategy, capital allocation and board accountability.
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