About NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members
NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members is the professional membership and development body for non-executive directors and board members.
Made by board members for board members, we provide independent, curated, practical and actionable insights for directors to secure non-executive roles and excel in the boardroom. We promote the role of non-executive directors and board members and board best practices for the common good.
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What we do
NEDonBoard membership offers access to the highest-calibre professional development, inspiring events, and board career opportunities. We keep our members connected and informed, able to withstand ever-more-complex challenges.
We use the UN Sustainable Development Goals as a lens to deliver our mission.
The 17 UN goals aim to ensure global sustainability, prosperity, equality, environmental protection, peace and justice.
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Our purpose
NEDonBoard actively promotes the development of effective organisations, representative decision-making at all levels and modern governance practices that balance people, planet and profit.
We are united in our belief that non-executive directors and board members are fundamental to driving sustainability and prosperity for the long-term benefit of society and our planet.
We invite you to join us on this journey.
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Our story
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OUR PRINCIPLES
Our three core principles underpin our mission to develop and support non-executive directors.
Our extensive network opens unlimited opportunities to connect members with businesses and organisations seeking to appoint non-executive directors and chairs. Online and face-to-face events bring together the best expertise to advance and promote best practices among our members and board professionals, encouraging innovation, diversity and inclusion in everything we do.
Knowledge and inspiration sit at the heart of what we do. We’re here to keep you informed. Certified as the Institute of Board Members and a CPD accredited provider of professional development, core topics, from Environment, Society and Governance (ESG) to Digital Transformation are designed to help your organisation meet today’s board challenges.
We’re the leading authority for strong, effective, and forward-thinking governance at board level. As the voice of non-executive directors and board members, we bring deep research-led expertise and our strong reputation to engage with the UK Government and public bodies and drive positive change.
NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members directly supports non-executive directors and board members in carrying out their mission while advocating for their voices to promote board best practices.
NEDonBoard represents a wide range of profiles, including executives and board members from diverse backgrounds, with responsibilities in listed and non-listed companies, family businesses, mutual societies, public organisations, large and smaller private businesses and associations across sectors.
NEDonBoard members demonstrate their commitment to their continuous development.
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