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Build Governance That Enables Everything Else

We help organizations implement and mature Data Governance, Privacy, and AI Ethics programs—the foundation that makes Risk and Compliance manageable.

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Governance Consultancy & Solutions

We're a specialist consultancy helping organizations design, implement, and mature their Data Governance, Privacy, and AI Ethics programs. Our consultants bring decades of hands-on experience building governance capabilities across global enterprises.

Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing program, we work alongside your teams to establish clear ownership, build sustainable processes, and develop the skills your organization needs to manage governance independently.

Our consulting work is supported by the APEX Governance Platform—a solution we built to transform static frameworks into interactive, actionable programs. APEX provides the structure, visualization, and tracking tools that make governance implementation practical and measurable.

The bottom line: Risk and Compliance tell you what's wrong. Governance helps you get it right. We're the "G" that makes GRC actually work.

How We Work

Consultancy: Hands-on guidance to design and implement governance programs tailored to your organization.

Frameworks: Proven, customizable frameworks so you can hit the ground running—not start from scratch.

Platform: APEX provides the visualizations and tracking tools to make governance actionable and measurable.

What We Do

Governance Implementation & Maturity

We help you build and improve governance programs across four critical domains—creating the foundation your GRC tools need to deliver real value.

Privacy & Data Protection

Design and implement privacy programs that go beyond compliance checklists. We help you build privacy by design into your products and processes from the ground up.

Data Governance

Establish robust governance frameworks with clear ownership, accountability, and stewardship. We help you build the capabilities to manage information as a strategic asset.

Data Ethics

Build ethical decision-making into your data strategy. We help you create governance structures that ensure responsible use of data across your organization.

AI Governance

Implement governance frameworks for responsible AI. We help you build accountability, transparency, and oversight into your AI initiatives from development to deployment.

Our Platform

APEX Governance Platform

Building Data, AI, and Privacy governance programs where traditional GRC tools don't reach. While GRC tools help you prove compliance, APEX helps you build the governance programs worth proving.

Aligned · Practical · Enterprise · eXcellence

Framework Architecture

Structured governance models: Principles → Capabilities → Requirements → Controls

Interactive Visualization

Sunburst charts, treemaps, radar charts, and network diagrams

Maturity Assessment

Built-in capability maturity pathways with visual tracking

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APEX Framework Architecture - Principles to Capabilities to Requirements to Controls
Framework Suite

Purpose-Built Governance Frameworks

Comprehensive control libraries with implementation guidance, success metrics, and maturity pathways—not just audit checklists.

APEX Data Governance

Enterprise Data Management Capabilities

Data quality, stewardship, architecture, lifecycle management, and metadata governance.

DAMA DMBoK ISO 38505 DCAMv3

APEX AI Governance

Ethical & Effective AI Governance

AI ethics, bias detection, transparency, accountability, and risk management frameworks.

ISO 42001 EU AI Act NIST AI RMF

APEX Privacy & Protection

Multi-Jurisdictional Privacy Programs

Privacy by design, consent management, data subject rights, and cross-border compliance.

GDPR CCPA Global Privacy Laws

APEX Unified Governance

Comprehensive Integrated Framework

All three frameworks combined into a single integrated governance program for holistic digital governance.

Includes:
  • • APEX Data Governance
  • • APEX AI Governance
  • • APEX Privacy & Protection
Data + AI + Ethics + Privacy

Standalone Frameworks Available:

Global Standards:
  • • ISO (27001, 27701, 42001, 38505), GDPR, PCI-DSS, SOC 2
  • • NIST (Cybersecurity Framework, Privacy Framework, AI RMF), COBIT
Industry-Specific:
  • • Healthcare: HIPAA, HITRUST
  • • Financial Services: SOX, GLBA, Basel III
Country & Region-Specific:
  • • Americas: Canada (PIPEDA), USA (California CPRA), Brazil (LGPD), FedRAMP
  • • Europe: EU GDPR, UK GDPR, EU AI Act
  • • Middle East & Asia-Pacific: Qatar (PDPPL), Saudi Arabia (PDPL), Singapore (PDPA), China (PIPL), India (DPDPA)
Platform in Action

See APEX in Action

Interactive visualizations and assessment tools that transform governance frameworks into actionable insights.

APEX Tree Visualization Light

Interactive Framework Tree

Navigate complex governance frameworks with an intuitive tree visualization. Drill down from principles to capabilities to individual controls, with detailed implementation guidance at every level.

APEX Tree Visualization Dark

Framework Tree (Dark Mode)

Explore governance frameworks in dark mode with enhanced visual clarity. The tree structure provides a comprehensive view of your governance architecture with improved contrast and readability.

APEX Sunburst Chart

Sunburst Visualization

See your entire governance framework at a glance. The sunburst chart provides a hierarchical view from core principles through capabilities to detailed controls, making complex frameworks instantly understandable.

APEX Radar Chart

Radar Chart Analysis

Visualize governance capabilities across multiple dimensions with radar charts. Compare maturity levels, identify strengths and gaps, and track progress across different governance domains.

APEX Heatmap

Maturity Heatmap

Visualize maturity levels across your entire governance landscape. Instantly identify gaps, track progress, and prioritize improvements with color-coded heatmaps across all dimensions.

APEX Maturity Assessment

Maturity Assessment

Assess and track maturity across all controls with structured scoring criteria. Document evidence, upload supporting documents, and maintain a complete audit trail of your governance journey.

APEX Roadmap

Governance Roadmap

Plan and visualize your governance journey with interactive roadmaps. Set milestones, track progress, and align your governance implementation with strategic business objectives.

Why Choose Us

We Build Capabilities, Not Checklists

GRC tools help you track compliance. We help you build the governance programs that make compliance achievable in the first place. Here's what sets us apart.

01

Decades of Experience

Our consultants bring 25+ years of hands-on governance experience across global enterprises including major airlines, retailers, and telecommunications companies. We've seen what works—and what doesn't.

02

Proven Frameworks

Don't start from scratch. Our frameworks are built on industry standards (DAMA, ISO, NIST) and refined through real-world implementation. Customizable to your needs, but proven to work out of the box.

03

APEX Methodology

Our structured approach—Principles, Capabilities, Requirements, Controls—gives you a clear architecture for governance. Every control links to best practices and maturity criteria so you know exactly how to implement and measure progress.

04

Implementation Focus

We don't just assess and leave. We work alongside your teams to build sustainable governance capabilities—practical guidance, clear roadmaps, and hands-on support until you're self-sufficient.

05

Maturity-Driven

Meet your organization where it is. Our frameworks include maturity pathways so you can grow capabilities progressively—quick wins early, full maturity over time.

06

GRC-Ready Output

Everything we build integrates with your existing GRC tools. We create the governance foundation; they track the ongoing compliance. Complementary, not competing.

Ready to Build Your Governance Foundation?

Whether you're starting from scratch or improving an existing program, we'll help you build governance that enables everything else.

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