Governance
Professional standards, independence principles, and disclosures governing advisory, governance, and expert witness engagements.
Governance Principles
Governance emphasizes independence, fiduciary duty, scope discipline, and judgment in complex and regulated environments.
Independence
I approach governance and advisory roles with independence as a foundational principle. Engagements are structured to preserve objectivity, avoid conflicts, and support unbiased decision-making.
Fiduciary Responsibility
All board and advisory work is grounded in fiduciary duty to the organization and its stakeholders, with careful attention to risk, accountability, and long-term consequences.
Scope Discipline
Engagements are intentionally scoped, targeted, and time-bound, with clear objectives, defined roles, and explicit entry and exit points.
Risk & Judgment
Experience in regulated products informs a disciplined approach to evaluating technical, regulatory, and commercial risk, particularly in high-stakes or time-sensitive situations.
Confidentiality & Conflicts
All engagements are subject to conflict review and confidentiality expectations prior to confirmation.
Privacy & Information Use Statement
Heinz Ventures respects the privacy of visitors to this website and is committed to handling personal information in a responsible and professional manner.
This website may collect limited personal information that you voluntarily provide, such as your name, email address, or other contact details, when you choose to schedule a conversation, submit an inquiry, or otherwise communicate with Heinz Ventures. This information is used solely for the purpose for which it was provided, including responding to inquiries, scheduling discussions, and managing professional communications.
Heinz Ventures does not sell, rent, or trade personal information to third parties. Personal information may be shared only with trusted service providers (such as scheduling, analytics, or website hosting platforms) to the extent reasonably necessary to operate this website and manage communications, and only in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection standards.
This website may use analytics tools, including Google Analytics, to collect aggregated and anonymized information about site usage (such as page views, traffic sources, and interaction patterns). This information is used to understand how the site is used and to improve its functionality and content. It does not identify individual visitors.
Heinz Ventures does not knowingly collect personal information from children and does not target this website to individuals under the age of 18.
While reasonable administrative and technical safeguards are employed to protect information submitted through this website, no method of transmission over the internet is entirely secure. Visitors are therefore advised not to submit confidential, privileged, or sensitive information through this website or prior to the execution of a formal written engagement agreement.
By using this website, you acknowledge and agree to the practices described in this Privacy Statement.
Policy Statement
Professional Engagement, Independence & Use of Information
Heinz Ventures operates with a commitment to professional integrity, independent judgment, and responsible engagement across all advisory, governance, and expert witness activities.
The content of this website is provided solely for general informational purposes. Nothing contained herein is intended to constitute, and should not be construed as, legal, medical, investment, or other professional advice, nor as an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy any securities or services.
Any introductory conversations, inquiries, or communications initiated through this website are intended exclusively to assess alignment, scope, and potential fit. Consulting advice, expert opinions, litigation strategy, fiduciary services, or investment-related discussions are provided only pursuant to a formal written engagement and, where applicable, completion of appropriate conflict and independence reviews.
Heinz Ventures does not provide medical opinions and does not serve exclusively on behalf of plaintiffs or defendants. Expert witness engagements are undertaken independently and objectively, consistent with professional standards, ethical obligations, and applicable legal requirements.
Information shared through this website or during preliminary discussions should be considered non-confidential unless and until a written engagement agreement is executed. Visitors are requested not to submit confidential, privileged, or proprietary information through this website or prior to the establishment of a formal engagement.
Heinz Ventures reserves the right to decline any engagement where independence, objectivity, professional standards, or fiduciary responsibilities could be compromised.