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Our governance framework
How we are governed
We have a strong and effective governance system throughout
the Group. Responsibility for good governance lies with your Board.
Audit and
Risk Committee
a Provides effective governance over the
Group’s nancial results
a Reviews the activity and performance
of the internal audit function and
external auditor
a Reviews the integrity, adequacy and
effectiveness of the Group’s system
of internal control including the risk
management framework and related
compliance activities
Remuneration
Committee
a Sets, reviews and recommends
the Group’s overall remuneration
policy and strategy and reviews
the implementation of that policy
andstrategy
Nominations and
Governance Committee
a Evaluates and makes recommendations
regarding Board and committee
composition, succession planning
anddiversity
a Oversees matters relating
to corporategovernance
More on:
Pages 47 to 52 More on:
Page 57
More on:
Page 53
Risk and Compliance Committee
a Assists the Executive Committee to full its accountabilities with
regard to risk management and policy compliance
Chief Executive
Vittorio Colao
a Leads the business andimplements strategy andpolicy
a Chairs the Executive Committee
Disclosure
Committee
a Oversees the accuracy
and timeliness
of Group disclosures
and approves controls
and procedures
in relation to the public
disclosure of nancial
information
Executive
Committee
a Focuses on strategy
implementation, nancial
and competitive
performance, commercial
and technological
developments, succession
planning and organisational
development
Board
Responsible for the overall conduct of the Group’s business and:
a is responsible for the long-term success of the Company;
a sets the Group strategy;
a is responsible for ensuring the effectiveness of and reporting
on our system of corporate governance; and
a is accountable to shareholders for the proper conduct
of thebusiness.
More on:
Page 44
The Matters Reserved for the Board can be found on our
website vodafone.com/governance
Chairman
Gerard Kleisterlee
a Is responsible for leadership of the Board
a Sets the Board’s agenda
a Meets regularly with the Chief Executive and other key executives
to stay informed
Overview Strategy review Performance Governance Financials Additional information
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