Clare Chalmers chaired the discussion organised by NEDonBoard on the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies in May 2019. The event featured James Wates CBE as the keynote speaker, was hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and introduced by Ben Ward, Herbert Smith Freehills partner. In an interview recorded prior to the conversation with…
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In this blog post, we highlight why and how the NEDonBoard membership can make a difference in the NED selection process, from being shortlisted to interviews to securing a role. Becoming a NEDonBoard member is part of your journey to achieve your NED aspirations and career objectives. We remind our community of NEDs and board…
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NEDonBoard is pleased to bring you some expert recommendations from experienced NED and trustee Denise Jagger. Denise Jagger is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland LLP and a portfolio NED. She is currently a NED and SID at Yorkshire 2019, the chair of St Giles Trust, a NED and the chair of the Remuneration, Nominations and…
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On 21st May 2019, NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome James Wates CBE, chair of The Wates Group and chair of the coalition group for the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies for an event promoting the Wates Principles. The discussion was chaired by Clare Chalmers, an experienced board effectiveness reviewer and NED…
DetailsOn 21st May 2019, NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome James Wates CBE, chair of The Wates Group and chair of the coalition group for the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies for an event promoting the Wates Principles. The discussion was chaired by Clare Chalmers, an experienced board effectiveness reviewer and NED,…
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The rules for corporate governance in the UK have changed New codes, new regulations – the net has been spread There are two forms of corporate governance: corporate governance good practice, that all companies should adopt in some form, and ‘Corporate Governance’, that requires some companies to adopt formal governance practices and to report on…
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This week, NEDonBoard is pleased to bring you the answers of Sir Win to the questions asked by attendees to a recent NEDonBoard organised event which featured Sir Win Bischoff, chairman of the Financial Reporting Council and chairman of JPMorgan Securities. The event discussed the new UK Corporate Governance code introduced on 1st January 2019.…
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The nine-year limit for chairs is putting a number of FTSE 350 companies under pressure to replace their chairs. But is this cause for concern or a good thing? Pub chain founder Tim Martin is vehemently opposed to the idea that he should no longer sit as chair of JD Weatherspoon, after already serving 36…
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In this week’s blog post, NEDonBoard discusses the benefits of being a NED. We do hope that this blog will encourage more professionals and business leaders to consider a transition to a non-executive career. Here are the NEDonBoard 10 primary benefits: Fast track your executive career. If you are an executive, being a NED may…
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In this blog post, we explore some of the factors that promote the effectiveness of advisory boards. In a previous blog post, we considered the role that advisory roles may have in organisations and the value that they bring to senior management. Advisory boards are impactful to the extent that they are effective. While some of the factors driving…
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