People Powered Business: eoa AGM

eoa AGM 2026
Be part of the biggest change to the eoa in recent history. This year’s AGM will focus on our proposal to develop the eoa’s governance structure, including the composition and structure of our board and eoa Membership Council.

 

At the heart of the proposals is a move to a smaller, clearer and more balanced structure, designed to strengthen governance, improve accountability, and ensure the eoa has the right mix of member voice, operational insight, independence and expertise. As members you’ll share insights, create peer practice, and champion EO.

Transparent governance is fundamental to any great business. That’s why we need you to understand these changes, how they impact you as members, and understand how you’re represented. We’ll need your voting representative to attend or give permission to appoint a proxy ahead of the event. 

Read our full eoa AGM FAQs here.

Information You’ll Receive 

To create clarity and prepare for your representative to vote at this AGM, we’ll share the following: 

  • All members will receive an overview of the proposed changes via email

Your voting representative will receive: 

  • Formal notice 
  • The proposed changes and supporting articles of association 
  • Instructions on how to vote / proxy form 

Why We’re Proposing an Evolution of our Governance 

The changes are aimed at supporting the eoa to drive our refreshed purpose to propel EO into the business mainstream.

Our key focus for work with members includes: 

  • Delivering the UK EO Growth Strategy stretch goal of 10,000 employee owned businesses by 2030 
  • Setting the standard for EO excellence 
  • Strengthening and connecting the EO ecosystem

What to Expect From the Event 

  • A welcome from our outgoing Chair, Chris McDermott 
  • Context and presentation of the proposals from CEO James de le Vingne and Chair Chris McDermott. 
  • A vote on the proposals (appointed representatives only) 
  • An update on what’s next for the proposals and the eoa 
When
13/05/2026 11:00 - 12:00
GMT Daylight Time
Registration
Registration is closed.

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