AvS Advisors launches first-of-Its-kind Board Benchmark with Normain

At Normain, we believe that the real magic happens when deep expertise is paired with cutting-edge technology. The recent launch of What Boards Do Next 2026, a landmark report from AvS Advisors, is a perfect example.

This report is the first benchmark of its kind, mapping boardroom effectiveness across FTSE 350 companies. But what makes it truly stand out is not just the insights, but how they were surfaced. Behind the scenes, AvS Advisors used Normain’s extractional AI to analyze thousands of data points across hundreds of corporate governance reports. What would have taken months of manual effort became a precise, scalable research capability.

Frederik Otto at AvS Advisors and one of the report’s lead authors, put it plainly:

“The volume and quality of this benchmark would have been impossible without Normain’s AI technology. And we’re excited to bring this type of insight to market both now and in the future”

AvS Advisors has built its reputation on rigorous work in leadership advisory which includes board effectiveness and governance consulting. With this report, they are pushing the industry forward. By combining their trusted methodology with Normain’s AI, they are setting a new bar for governance insights.

The findings speak for themselves. While boards demonstrate a strong focus on strategic oversight, many underreport across other core responsibilities, notably risk oversight, ESG and sustainability, and board composition. The report suggests that UK boards remain compliance-strong but unevenly prepared for an era of sustained geopolitical, technological, and macroeconomic disruption.

Normain’s AI made it possible to categorize and quantify these trends across the entire FTSE 350, turning qualitative data into clear, actionable insights. The result is not just a one-off report, it’s repeatable thought leadership that AvS Advisors can evolve over time.

This launch reflects a broader shift in how professional services operate. Rather than replacing expertise, Normain is designed to scale it. AvS Advisors did not need to change their framework or ways of working. Their expertise remains fully intact, now delivered faster, more consistently, and with greater analytical depth.

For AvS clients, this means better diagnostics and sharper insights. For the industry, it sets a new precedent. Not only in corporate governance, but also in how knowledge-intensive services are delivered in an AI-powered world.

We are proud to be the technology platform behind it.

Download your copy of the report here.