Reflections on 2025 and five years of Virteffic

As 2025 comes to an end, I have been reflecting on what this year has meant for Virteffic and for everyone who has been part of the journey. Celebrating five years in business has been a proud milestone and a reminder of how far we have come since 2020. From those early days to now, our purpose has remained the same. To deliver professional support services and governance support with care, discretion, and professionalism.What has stood out to me most this year is a clear sense of maturity across the business. Virteffic no longer feels like it is proving itself or finding its place in the market. Instead, it feels established and confident, with a strong sense of who we are and how we operate. We are increasingly recognised as a trusted service provider with a solid reputation and a loyal, growing client base. That confidence comes from experience, consistency, and the trust our clients continue to place in us.Alongside this, our scale, capability, and confidence have continued to evolve. Virteffic today feels settled in its purpose, clear in how it operates, and realistic about where it adds the greatest value.

Our core work remains central

One of the strongest themes of 2025 has been the continued demand for our core services. Minutes remain at the heart of our work, alongside agenda planning and board pack preparation. These are the foundations of effective governance. They rely on judgement, consistency, and attention to detail. While they are not always visible outside the boardroom, their impact is long lasting.We take genuine pride in delivering this work with precision and care, meeting after meeting. This year reinforced that strong governance is built on doing the fundamentals well, consistently and professionally.

Flexibility through secondee support

Our secondee packages have remained highly sought after throughout the year. They continue to provide flexibility when additional support is needed, cost efficiency without long term commitment, and access to experienced professionals who understand governance from day one.Organisations navigating periods of change, transition, or increased workload have relied on secondee support to provide continuity and reassurance. This year confirmed that flexibility is not a compromise. When delivered well, it is a real strength.

A growing focus on training and board effectiveness

Another significant development has been the increase in demand for training courses and board effectiveness support. It has been encouraging to see organisations investing time and attention in governance skills, professional development, and how their boards operate in practice.Delivering training and supporting boards to reflect on their effectiveness has become an increasingly meaningful part of our work. It reinforces an important truth. Good governance is not static. It develops through learning, reflection, and experience.

Strengthening leadership and culture

Internally, Virteffic continues to feel more settled and assured. The establishment of a senior leadership team has strengthened how we operate and added resilience across delivery, decision making, and planning.At the same time, our culture remains grounded in trust, flexibility, and open communication. Seeing team members step confidently into more senior roles and take ownership of client relationships has been one of the most rewarding aspects of the year for me personally.

Looking ahead with confidence

As we look towards 2026, I feel excited rather than rushed. We will continue to focus on flexibility, efficiency, and personalised support, the qualities that define Virteffic and underpin our reputation. New ideas are taking shape, and I look forward to sharing more as the next chapter unfolds.