general secretariat

Under the impact of globalisation and digital transformation, the role of the Secretary General is once again becoming important. Traditionally, the Company Secretary was the Chairman's man. Faced with the increasing complexity of organisations, companies that have chosen to have a Company Secretary have made this position a pivotal one, even if its geometry varies from one organisation to another.

Very close to the Chairman or CEO, both strategic advisor, politician and conductorIt is responsible for coordination between number of operational and support functionswith a strategic vision, organisational, managerialWhich just goes to show how challenging this job can be.

Sometimes man or woman of the shadow but always diplomat and end negotiatorThis exceptional profile is an invaluable asset in helping the company to become more agile and fluid, so that it can succeed in its development. transformation organisational and digital.

In certain technological or regulated sectors, we frequently see enarques or senior civil servants in these positions. We find that profiles combining ENA and business school, with backgrounds alternating between public service and private enterprise, are very much in demand. In other sectors, expertise, a global vision and the ability to work on cross-functional projects with other stakeholders are essential. softskills are being sought.

Other recruitment factors for these functions :

• La complexification increasingregulatory environment international.
• The pressures of a good governance and the strong growth in requirements in terms ofethics and compliance.
• The meteoric rise of the compliance and risk management culture image and reputation risk.
• There is a growing need for company directors to have a advisor of trust to manage governance, act as a link between the Board and management, and support international development.

Depending on the size of the companythe role of the General Secretary can vary greatly based on both exogenous and endogenous factors linked to the company's culture and ambitions. BCP Partners acts as an advisor to management.