Bernardine King

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Co-Founder - Head of Investigations

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Join date: Feb 10, 2026

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Bernardine King is Co-Founder of Clearmarc and a highly respected leader in workplace investigations, governance, and risk advisory. With over 25 years’ experience, she has led complex investigations and compliance initiatives across large, regulated organisations, supporting boards and executives through sensitive and high-risk matters.

Bernardine is known for her calm, evidence-based approach and commitment to procedural fairness, helping organisations navigate misconduct, conflict of interest, and governance issues with confidence and integrity.

Posts (4)

May 25, 2026 ∙ 3 min

When HR Handles It Alone: Why Sensitive Workplace Investigations Often Escalate

Most workplace issues don’t begin as crises. A complaint is raised. A concern is mentioned quietly. A manager notices tension within a team. At first, it feels manageable — something internal HR can resolve informally and quickly. But in many organisations, that’s exactly where escalation begins. Because when sensitive workplace investigations are handled without independence, structure, or investigative expertise, small issues can rapidly evolve into legal disputes, reputational damage,...

Apr 20, 2026 ∙ 2 min

Why ‘Trust’ Is Costing Your Business More Than You Think

Trust is often seen as a strength in business. It builds relationships, accelerates decisions, and underpins strong cultures. But in the wrong places, trust becomes a liability. Across hiring, vendor selection, and internal decision-making, many organisations rely on trust as a substitute for verification. And while it feels efficient in the moment, it quietly creates risk that compounds over time. The Problem with “Trusted” Decisions In practice, trust often shows up like this: “We’ve worked...

Mar 9, 2026 ∙ 3 min

The Most Overlooked Risk in M&A Isn’t in the Numbers

Acquiring a business rarely involves purchasing assets alone. In most transactions, you are also acquiring the leadership, relationships and culture that will shape the organisation long after completion. Even a well-structured deal can be undermined if key individuals bring undisclosed risks into the business. Early-stage due diligence on owners, directors, senior leaders and key employees helps organisations: Validate transaction assumptions Support board and investment committee approvals...