In June 2023, NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members hosted a roundtable for experienced non-executive directors in its community on sustainability reporting. The session was introduced by Phil Fitz-Gerald, Director at the Financial Reporting Lab, FRC and chaired by Cynthia Alers, non-executive director, director of investor relations and NEDonBoard member. Liv Noble, Chief Engagement Officer…
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Peter Drucker once said, “because its purpose is to create a customer, the business enterprise has two – basic functions: marketing and innovation.” Over the last decade there has been a significant shift in how businesses and senior leaders perceive marketing. With endless rounds of cost cutting and restructuring, businesses have reduced their marketing…
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In May 2023, NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members engaged with 3 inspiring panelists to explore the non-executive role in high-growth businesses. We discussed how best engage with founders and executive teams in a non-executive capacity. We encourage all members interesting in supporting the growth and success of scale-up business to listen to the replay.…
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NEDonBoard member blog It’s two years since I made the decision to step away from Executive life and build a portfolio career as a non-executive director with the aim of getting more balance, and therefore, enjoyment in my life. It took a year to finally relinquish my CFO role, but that year gave me…
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Networking with NED peers plays a key role in support, knowledge transfer, as well as hearing of role opportunities. Hosting numerous NED Meets each quarter, NEDonBoard has the pleasure of regularly engaging with our vibrant board community – having established helpful tips to make networking a success, as well as pitfalls to avoid. In this…
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In this blog, we discuss the importance of networking for non-executive directors. We provide tips on how to network with impact and how to approach your next networking event with confidence. Whether you are new to the non-executive role, on track to build a portfolio or an experienced board member, networking with impact is…
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As business owners increasingly seek to preserve their legacy, they may explore different governance structures, such as employee ownership trusts (EOTs). These trusts can offer a means of incorporating the employee perspective into decision-making and prioritising values alongside profits. During the NEDonBoard panel event hosted in April 2023, our experienced speakers provided their diverse…
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NEDonBoard, Institute of Board Members interviewed Gina Gray, non-executive director and commercial advisor in April 2023. She exemplifies how engaging in her NEDonBoard membership created exciting opportunities and led her to success. Her interview is complemented by a few words from Nick Russell, founder of Dualo who recruited Gina as a non-executive board advisor.…
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Good governance is crucial to the success of an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), as it ensures that the trust is managed in the best interests of the employees and that the company remains sustainable over the long term. In this blog, we go through some of the key governance factors that can help to…
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What you need to know to get a NED role with an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) In this blog, we discuss some of the basics of EOTs to inform our community of the opportunities that lie ahead. What is an Employee Ownership Trust Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) is a type of trust structure…
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