Alexander Cowie
Lead Governance Manager at Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL)- Claim this Profile
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Market Operator Services Limited (MOSL)
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United Kingdom
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Utilities
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Governance Manager
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Sep 2023 - Present
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Governance Manager
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Jul 2021 - Sep 2023
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Ferguson
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United States
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Wholesale
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700 & Above Employee
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Governance & Regulatory Analyst
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Nov 2016 - Jul 2020
Provided counsel to the Ferguson Board and senior management on corporate governance issues, compliance with new regulation and developments in corporate reporting and stakeholder expectations. Led on internal and external governance reporting. My success in this role was a result of my ability to analyse new and emerging governance and regulatory issues, conduct primary and secondary qualitative and quantitative research, discuss my findings with relevant internal parties and, where necessary external advisers and synthesise my findings in a succinct fashion for senior management and directors and make evidence-based recommendations. I also represented Ferguson at relevant conferences, seminars and roundtables, building networks amongst other corporates, advisers and regulators in order to provide feedback on best practice and likely future developments. Show less
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Interim Company Secretarial Projects
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Mar 2016 - Nov 2016
Brought in on a short-term contract to fulfil various projects relating to compliance with new regulatory requirements, corporate reporting and IT transition. Following successful completion of these projects a new permanent role was created for me at Ferguson.
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Morgan Advanced Materials
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United Kingdom
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Company Secretarial Trainee
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Sep 2015 - Nov 2015
Provided general company secretarial support including: preparation of board packs and management of Executive, Remuneration and Nomination Committee agendas and board itineraries ; led on the successful invitation for the 2015 Morgan Sharesave Scheme and preparation for the maturity of the 2012 Scheme; worked with the Company Secretary and CFO to reduce the cost of share purchases and coordinated with HR and finance on ongoing running of the Company’s share schemes; managed the Morgan Insider Register – including preparation for changes following the introduction of MAR in July 2016; made statutory Companies House filings on behalf of the Company and its subsidiaries. Show less
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Tomorrow's Company
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Research Manager, Corporate Governance
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May 2011 - Sep 2015
My primary function at Tomorrow’s Company was to act as the lead researcher on corporate governance issues and as Secretary to The Good Governance Forum, which brought together circa 40 corporates, investors, professional service firms, regulators, other influential organisations and individuals to explore what good governance means and to make practical recommendations to company boards and policy makers. As Secretary to the Good Governance Forum, I was responsible for the Forum’s programme management, ensuring that projects were delivered on time and within budget, organising seminars and events and keeping it at the leading edge of thinking on corporate governance issues as well as facilitating project partner meetings, providing briefing packs and presenting key findings from research in a clear and concise manner. I was also responsible for the coordination of Governance Forum activities with other Tomorrow’s Company programmes and projects to ensure consistent messaging, aligned thinking and maximum impact. Show less
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Yes to Fairer Votes 2011
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United Kingdom
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Political Organizations
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Volunteer Coordinator
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
Assisted in development of a comprehensive media strategy and maintaining campaign a strong social media presence. Organised and ran campaign events including press conferences. Participated in debates and high visibility events. Assisted in development of a comprehensive media strategy and maintaining campaign a strong social media presence. Organised and ran campaign events including press conferences. Participated in debates and high visibility events.
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Education
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University of Bristol
Master's Degree, Law -
University of Leeds
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy and Politics