--- title: HighWater Cayman Corporate Governance description: Corporate Governance services in the Cayman Islands. --- [Skip to content](https://www.highwater.ky/corporate-governance#main-content) [![HighWater Logo](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/highwater-w.svg)](https://www.highwater.ky/../?hsLang=en) ![mav icon](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/nav.svg) ![close mav icon](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/close.svg) - [HOME](https://www.highwater.ky?hsLang=en) - [ABOUT](https://www.highwater.ky/about?hsLang=en) - SERVICES - [DIRECTOR SERVICES](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services?hsLang=en) - [DISTRESSED FUNDS](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds?hsLang=en) - [INVESTMENT MANAGERS](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers?hsLang=en) - [ANCILLARY SERVICES](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services?hsLang=en) - THE TEAM - [DIRECTORS](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam?hsLang=en) - [SUPPORT TEAM](https://www.highwater.ky/support-team?hsLang=en) - [CORPORATE GOVERNANCE](https://www.highwater.ky/corporate-governance) - [CONTACT US](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) # Corporate Governance High quality, independent directors are increasingly considered “value added” not just by investors but also by regulators, prime brokers, service providers and tax consultants, all of whom expect the Board of Directors to provide substantive and meaningful oversight and guidance. ### Directors You Can Trust ###### HighWater goes beyond ## Corporate Governance The philosophy that underpins everything we do is based on putting reputation ahead of earnings: we limit our relationship numbers such that we are able to perform all key functions personally, and are always available to our clients. As a result, there are natural limits to the number of directorships that HighWater principals can take on. Our focus is on maintaining a manageable portfolio of high quality clients where we can be actively engaged, build mutual trust, add value to the process, represent investor interests and manage our own risk effectively. HighWater has a straightforward, asset-based fee structure whereby director services are provided at an annual fixed fee based on assets at the start of the year and with no incremental fees for meetings, calls, time to travel or ad hoc written resolutions taken between board meetings. The alternative investment industry is experiencing: Increased regulatory and investor emphasis on corporate governance A more thorough assessment of actual and perceived conflicts of interests including the independence of directors from other service providers of the fund An enhanced focus on the capacity of directors and their ability to commit to the fund, especially in times of stress A rising expectation that directors will be actively engaged with the fund, holding regular board meetings and interactng with the investment manager and service providers of the fund A growing focus on the relevant background, experience, independence, availability and commitment of directors Increased use of complex structures requiring deeper understanding and technical experience A tsunami of regulations, increasingly complex liquidations and industry-changing litigation Appointing credible, knowledgeable and engaged directors is an important decision for a fund and its manager. Taking on the important responsibilities of a director is not a commodity service and not all directors are the same. HighWater directors are in a class of their own. ## See what we can do for your company [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) Learn more about our Directors, our services and how we can help.  [Get in touch](https://www.highwater.ky/contact?hsLang=en) ###### Highwater Directors ## Meet the Directors [View our full team](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam?hsLang=en) HighWater independent directors bring the necessary diverse management and advisory experience gained from decades of work in the trenches – including finance, due diligence, investment management, fund administration, legal, audit and fund regulation backgrounds. All of our directors have held senior and high profile roles in the fund industry. ![Gary Linford](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-1.jpg) **Gary Linford Founder** ![Yolanda Banks McCoy of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Yolanda-1.jpeg) **Yolanda Banks McCoy Partner** ![Stacey Kirkconnell of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Stacey-1.jpeg) **Stacey Kirkconnell Partner** ![Mark Fagan of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Mark-1-1.jpeg) **Mark Fagan Partner** ![Simon profile 2-1](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Simon%20profile%202-1.jpg) **Simon Cox Director** ![Nick Tappin of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-9.jpg) **Nick Tappin Director** ![Matt Auriemma](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-8.jpg) **Matt Auriemma Director** ![Todd Groome of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-6.jpg) **Todd Groome Director** ![John Lewis](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/directors/director-4.jpg) **John Lewis Director** ![Steve Ali of HighWater](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/1W8A9039-1-1.jpeg) **Steve Ali** ![Sandra ](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/1W8A8961%20Sandy-1.jpeg) **Sandra "Sandy" Cram** ![Mike Anderson](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Mike%20Anderson.png) **Mike Anderson** ###### What we do ## Our services ![HW-66-1](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/HW-66-1.jpg) **Director Services** Institutional investors should require independent directors who have relevant industry expertise and who will fulfill their fiduciary duties in the best interests of the fund and its investors. In an industry of growing complexity and increased regulation, investors and managers seek directors who will make a genuine contribution and not shy away from difficult decisions. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services?hsLang=en) ![highwater-team-sq](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/highwater-team-sq.png) **Distressed Funds** Distressed funds can find themselves without the appropriate independent board of directors to guide them through a restructuring process, an orderly realisation of assets, or a voluntary liquidation. This is where HighWater excels. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds?hsLang=en) ![HW-82-1](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/HW-82-1.jpg) **Investment Managers** As a stepping stone to setting up a permanent office, we assist investment fund managers to establish a physical presence in the Cayman Islands, working closely with onshore legal counsel, tax and regulatory advisors. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers?hsLang=en) ![highwater-support](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/Team%20Photos/highwater-support.jpg) **Ancillary Services** While focusing on providing independent director services to the alternative investment fund Industry, HighWater also offers a range of ancillary services. [Find out more](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services?hsLang=en) ![highwater-w](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/highwater-w.svg) ###### Address BritCay House, 2nd Floor, 236 Eastern Avenue, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands ###### Services - [Director Services](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) - [Distressed Funds](https://www.highwater.ky/distressed-funds) - [Investment Managers](https://www.highwater.ky/investment-managers) - [Ancillary Services](https://www.highwater.ky/ancillary-services) ###### Useful Resources - [Meet the Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/theteam) - [Meet the Associate Directors](https://www.highwater.ky/associate-directors) - [Our Director Services](https://www.highwater.ky/director-services) - [Support Team](https://www.highwater.ky/support-team) ###### Contact Us ![phone](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/phone.svg)[1-345-640-2279](tel:+%201%20345%20640%202279) ![email](https://www.highwater.ky/hubfs/august-2023/email.svg)[info@highwater.ky](mailto:info@highwater.ky) © 2026 HighWater. 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