For companies looking to recruit NEDs with a legal background, Ronald Drake’s interview highlights some useful considerations and is likewise helpful to those looking for a non-exec role. Ronald Drake: My advice to Boards seeking to recruit a NED with a legal background is to ascertain whether candidates have corporate law awareness. Though legal training…
DetailsEgan O’Callaghan is a Non-Executive Director and Board Chair, and an expert in advising on and delivering cross-functional business turnaround and growth strategies for global SMEs and mid-sized organisations to drive profitability. NEDonBoard interviewed Egan to hear his entrepreneurial words of advice. His insights and bio can be read further below. 1) How have you…
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Insights from David Gelber: Whilst most of my NED positions are, and have been in the financial services area several have not been. What I have learnt from this diversity is first and foremost the absolute need for NEDs to understand the business of the company. It is of little or indeed negative value to…
DetailsIn recent years the expectations of, and demands on, Non-Executive Directors have increased. As the role of Non-Executive Director changes, NEDonBoard is interested to understand the diversity of motivations of Non-Executive Directors and aspiring Non-Executive Directors. This week’s blog post survey is an opportunity to share with us your motivations: Non-Executive Director Motivation Survey The reasons…
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A topic particularly relevant at the moment is corporate governance for UK business. To ‘further enhance our competitiveness’, the UK government is looking to strengthen the UK’s corporate governance framework, issuing a Green Paper, Corporate Governance Reform, on the 29th November 2016. Responses to the Green Paper are submissible until 17th February 2017. For a…
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As part of our expert interview series, NEDonBoard has interviewed nearing 30 NEDs. Having asked the question ‘how did your first non-executive director role come about’ it is evident there are a number of tried and tested routes to becoming a non-exec. For some, having become known for a particular skill set, successfully completing a…
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Frank Lewis is an internationally experienced NED and Chairman, with 25 years as Finance Director, CEO, Non Exec Director and Chairman within a wide variety of sectors including natural resources. Frank maintains a diverse portfolio of Non Executive Directorships which include rapidly expanding AIM quoted SMEs in the UK, along with overseas ventures in the…
DetailsThe key to your next NED role is to network with both experienced and aspiring non-exec and board members. Why is this relevant? Often the first people who know of an upcoming NED role are the board members of that organisation. When they are looking for the next position to be filled, you should be on…
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On Tuesday 25th October, NEDonBoard hosted a guest speaker panel discussion on how to become a paid non-executive director. With insights from Jill Ader of executive search firm Egon Zehnder; Gillian Wilmot, Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring and an award winning NED; remuneration expert Nicki Demby of Deloitte; and experience Chairman Michael Chuter, there were…
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Recently we published an article focusing on structure and requirements for an effective board of directors by Frank Lewis. This follow-up article highlights corporate governance for growing companies. Frank Lewis is a seasoned, internationally experienced Chairman and Non-Executive Director with a demonstrable track record of operational success in distribution, manufacturing, technology and natural resources across Europe, China, Africa and…
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