Donald Davies
Expert in Governance, Ethics, SMCR & Leadership
About Donald
Donald is a governance and leadership specialist with a distinguished career supporting financial services firms across Wealth Management, Banking, Insurance, and international advisory. He brings deep expertise in navigating regulatory complexity while driving better business outcomes.
At the heart of Donald’s work is a focus on governance transformation, SMCR, ethics, and leadership development. He is highly regarded for his ability to align regulatory expectations with commercial strategy, ensuring clients stay compliant while strengthening their organisational culture.
A Chartered Fellow of the Chartered Management Institute and a Fellow of the RSA, Donald’s qualifications reflect both academic rigour and practical insight. He has worked with senior leaders and boards across regulated sectors, helping them enhance governance structures, embed ethical frameworks, and build confident, accountable leadership.
Donald is currently authoring An Anthology: The Art and Craft of Governance and Leadership—a forthcoming work that explores the evolving nature of governance and conduct in an increasingly dynamic world.
As part of STJ’s consultancy team, Donald offers strategic, proportionate, and culture-led support to firms seeking to raise standards and deliver long-term, sustainable compliance.