A lawyer has achieved Chartered Director status, enhancing her firm’s regulatory and governance expertise.

Alex Ruddy, Group Managing Director of Collas Crill Regulatory and Compliance, was awarded the status by the Institute of Directors,

The status is awarded to experienced directors who show exceptional expertise in governance, leadership and strategic direction.

Ms Ruddy said the programme was “one of the most worthwhile” things she has done in her career, with her achievement recognising her high standard of leadership, governance and professionalism.

She added: “The learning, challenge and opportunity to reflect on my own leadership and board experience have been invaluable.”

Chair of the Institute of Directors (IoD) Jersey Branch, she is one of only five IoD Jersey committee members to hold Chartered Director status, which strengthens the governance leadership with Jersey’s business community.

It also enhances the expertise Collas Crill has at its disposal for specialist governance, risk and compliance consultancy.

Ms Ruddy said: “Strong governance is fundamental to building resilient and sustainable organisations.

“Achieving Chartered Director status has provided an opportunity to further develop my own leadership approach while reinforcing the importance of continuous learning.

“I look forward to bringing those insights to clients and supporting them as they navigate governance, risk and regulatory challenges.”