The Future of Governance Is Multigenerational
Governance has long had a reputation for being slow, overly rules-driven, and resistant to change.
But that’s no longer the story.
Technology is reshaping how companies operate, how decisions are made, and how governance is delivered. At the centre of this shift are multigenerational teams of “governance geeks” combining experience, agility, challenge, and innovation.
At Kuberno, we see this diversity in action every day. Some of our team remember the shift from typewriters to cloud computing; others have never known a world without smartphones. Those diverse perspectives help us look at governance challenges from all angles and solve them in ways that are smarter, faster, and more human.
We sat down with three members of the Kuberno team – Glen, Jay, and Flo – to explore how their generational perspectives are shaping the future of governance technology.
From Gen X to Gen Z, their insights show just how far governance has come, and where it’s heading next.
Meet Glen – From Typewriters to AI (Gen X Perspective)
Glen, a Gen X governance veteran, remembers when the “sandwich lady” did the rounds in open-plan smoking offices and long Friday lunches were the norm! His experience navigating governance over several decades gives him a unique perspective on how far we’ve come, and how tech has changed the game.
How has governance changed since you started?
“When I began, governance was about control – centralised, paper-based, and focused narrowly on board oversight. Collaboration wasn’t encouraged, and change was seen as an administrative headache rather than an opportunity.
Computers existed, but there was no internet or email. HR was ‘Personnel,’ and compliance was minimal. We’ve come a long way since then.”
What’s been the biggest governance technology shift in the last decade?
The much broader scope of the FRC’s definition of corporate governance – “the system of rules, practices, and processes by which a company is directed and controlled”- along with significant changes to the UK Code, has created a greater reporting burden for companies.
The data required for reporting is often scattered across multiple teams, systems, and formats. Anyone involved in the annual reporting process knows how much pressure this puts on time and resources.
Since around 2010, we’ve seen major shifts, especially the move to cloud computing and the rapid growth of SaaS. This has led to new ways of working. The idea of a ‘single source of truth’ has become essential, especially for international organisations dealing with fragmented data. Boards, shareholders, regulators – everyone wants more data, and to be able to get it as quickly as possible. So it needs to be accurate, comprehensive and available.
Governance-focused SaaS tools have grown massively in the last 10–15 years. Now, companies use hundreds of SaaS products, many focused on GRC. Kube is part of that new wave – technology that’s built for governance professionals and designed to unify data, simplify reporting, and create real competitive advantage. But getting there takes more than the technology – it needs collaboration between Legal, Tax, Finance, and Governance. And for many businesses, that’s not just a new way of working, it’s a new way of thinking.
Why does experience still matter?
When you’ve worked through manual systems, you build a kind of instinct. You can sense when something’s off. You also get better at spotting the difference between what’s truly effective and what’s just familiar. That perspective is an important one.
Meet Jay – Millennial Mindset in Action (Millennial Perspective)
Jay’s career bridges governance, commercial strategy, and product development. As a Millennial, he has grown up professionally alongside the evolution of digital technology. Jay brings a systems-focused mindset with an emphasis on simplicity, scalability, and alignment with how teams really work.
Has governance tech kept up with the profession?
The governance role has changed. It used to be about checking boxes and meeting basic compliance requirements. Now, it’s strategic. It’s integrated across departments. Governance professionals are expected to advise, analyse, and connect dots across the business.
But a lot of the tools haven’t caught up. Governance teams still deal with disconnected systems, outdated workflows, and information overload. They need tech that supports how they work now, that help simplify complexity and lets them focus on what matters.
What’s changing in how organisations think about governance?
More organisations now see governance as something foundational – not just for compliance, but for building trust, resilience, and long-term performance. That’s raising expectations for what governance tech should be able to do.
Teams want tools that respond quickly to change, work seamlessly with other systems, and make it easier to share insights across departments.
What are people asking for from governance platforms?
Simplicity, clarity, and speed. They want one place to go for accurate data. They want automation that takes care of the repetitive tasks. They want dashboards that highlight what’s important. Most of all, they want confidence – confidence that the information they’re working from is right, and that they can rely on it to make the right decisions.
Meet Flo – Asking the Right Questions and Changing the Game (Gen Z Perspective)
Flo, representing Gen Z, brings a user-first lens to governance. With a background in law and a strong sense of curiosity, she focuses on user experience that feels natural, intuitive, and genuinely useful. Because if the tools don’t work for people, they won’t work at all.
Why is user experience so important?
People don’t have time to wrestle with clunky systems. If the tech is hard to use, they’ll find a workaround, and that’s when information gets lost or siloed.
User experience isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about helping people get the information they need, when they need it, and act on it with confidence. If you’re digging through spreadsheets or hopping between systems, you’re not moving fast and that can cost time, accuracy, and trust.
What skills do the next generation of governance professionals need?
Adaptability and tech fluency are essential, but so is the mindset to challenge existing processes. Being able to ask, “Is there a better way?” is often where innovation starts.
Governance is no longer isolated. It touches every part of the business. That means governance professionals need to be able to collaborate across Legal, Finance, Tax, ESG and communicate clearly with all of them.
What excites you most about the future of governance?
We’re entering an era of proactive governance. Real-time analytics, intelligent automation, and smarter workflows are helping teams get ahead of issues and make faster, better-informed decisions.
At Kuberno, we’re building for this shift. Governance is inherently collaborative, so Kube has been built to break down data siloes and connect different business teams, to make decision-making smoother and smarter.
One thing I’m genuinely excited about is KAIA, our Agentic AI team assistant. KAIA identifies key insights, automates repetitive tasks, and supports better collaboration across functions. It’s going to be a gamechanger.
And the most exciting bit? I get to help shape that future. We’re not just solving today’s problems – we’re designing what governance will look like tomorrow.
When Generations Collaborate, Governance Gets Better
What happens when you bring together Glen’s depth of experience, Jay’s strategic lens, and Flo’s UX-first mindset?
Solutions that challenge assumptions and move governance forward.
“Flo questions processes that have, slowly, evolved over years,” Glen says. “She’ll ask why things are done a certain way, and together we start to unpick these to create a better way of doing it.”
Jay adds: “Glen brings the ‘why,’ Flo brings the ‘how,’ and that back-and-forth is where our best ideas start.”
Transformation in Governance – It’s Not Easy
Even with great tools, governance transformation isn’t automatic. Regulation, legacy systems, and ingrained habits can all slow progress.
“Governance teams operate in complex, high-stakes environments,” says Glen. “That can make change feel risky. But doing nothing in a world that is transforming so quickly is the bigger risk.”
Jay agrees: “The challenge is finding balance – tech that supports compliance now but still adapts for whatever comes next.”
Flo adds: “People get used to what they know. Even if something better exists, change can feel hard. That’s why it’s so important to design tools that are intuitive, collaborative, and actually make people’s lives easier.”
Navigating Governance – The Kuberno Way
At Kuberno, we’ve built Kube with governance professionals in mind, based on what we would have wanted when we were working in governance.
“We’ve faced the same pressures our clients deal with,” says Glen. “That’s why Kube is designed to help and support, not just tick boxes.”
Jay adds: “Everything we build is focused on solving real problems. If it doesn’t make governance smoother or smarter, it’s not worth doing.”
Flo finishes: “If I need a training session to use a tool, it’s not ready. Simple as that. We’re building for people – not processes.”
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