Consulting Expertise

Professor Esser provides expert advisory services to organisations, policymakers, and professional bodies on matters of corporate governance, company law, ESG, and board effectiveness. She served as external advisor on the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa and co-authored the IoD's NEDs Reimagined report. Her advisory work spans the UK, South Africa, India, and beyond.

Corporate Governance ESG Advisory Directors' Duties Board Effectiveness Corporate Purpose Regulatory Compliance Comparative Law

Advisory Roles & Appointments

King IV Report – External Advisor

Served as an external advisor on the King IV Report on Corporate Governance for South Africa, one of the most influential corporate governance codes globally. The King IV Report is recognised internationally for its integrated approach to governance, including stakeholder inclusivity and outcome-based principles.

Institute of Directors South Africa

Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance

Board member of the Global Research Foundation for Corporate Governance, an India-based organisation dedicated to advancing corporate governance research and practice internationally.

Board Member

European Business Law Review – Editorial Board

Member of the Editorial Board of the European Business Law Review, a leading peer-reviewed journal publishing scholarship on European and international business law, including corporate governance and company law.

Editorial Board Member

ACCA South African Business Law Examiner

External examiner for the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) South African Business Law examinations, ensuring the quality and rigour of professional accounting qualifications in business law.

External Examiner, ACCA

Get in Touch

For advisory engagements and consulting enquiries, please contact Professor Esser directly.