We asked Joanna Baldwin, as an experienced NED, what she looks for when thinking to join a new board, her thoughts on preparing for a role and a possible misconception new NEDs can have. Joanna is a Non-Executive Director and Member of the Strategy Committee for Aviva France, and a Trustee and Chair of Marketing…
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Tera Allas is very clear in her interview of the benefits of taking a genuine interest in the company you are on the board for, as well as in your fellow board members. With an impressive background of advisory, non-executive and executive board positions, Tera’s insights are interesting for all new non-executive directors. Tera is…
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Jackie Ballard has had a long and varied career which has encompassed social work, further education lecturing, training, Local Authority leadership, a 4 year stint as the Member of Parliament for Taunton and, more recently, Chief Executive roles at the RSPCA, Action on Hearing Loss and Womankind Worldwide. She has been the Chief Exec at…
DetailsBenjamin Chilcott currently sits on three boards as a non-executive, so we asked him what expectations are placed upon him in his NED roles and how he balances his portfolio career. If you are interested to get a some personal insight into these aspects of a NED role, read on! He is: Non-Executive Chairman at…
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Mark Kiteley has much non-executive director experience and, as he puts it, is unafraid to challenge the executive to ensure the board’s decisions add real value to the business. So naturally he is a go to man to find out more about being a non-executive director. He is an experienced NED with over 20 years…
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Connecting with experienced non-executive directors is good practice to understanding the reality of becoming and being an effective non-executive director. Peaches Golding OBE is just such, being an experienced non-executive director in regulated and unregulated businesses operating in the media, healthcare, education, tourism and charitable sectors. She became England’s first black High Sheriff (an appointment of…
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Alan Newton was appointed to his first non-executive director role was he was 26 years old and his interview provides some very honest and inspiring food for thought for aspiring non-executive directors as well as those already in a position. Alan has non-executive director experience with HBAA, EVCOM, The Prophecy Members Club and The Essential…
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Sharon Constançon compares the role of a NED on FSTE 100 boards to smaller companies and provides her thoughts on what makes for an effective board. Sharon has broad board experience gained through working in various roles, such as a Non-Executive Director, Chairman of Conduct Committee, and member of the Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. …
DetailsRecently I spoke with Philip McDowell, who was not only entertaining to talk to but also provided some great insight into the non-executive director world. Philip is currently Non-Executive Director of Civils and Drainage Supplies; Delineo; as well as Executive Chairman of Leemic Copiers and Printers. Prior to this he has held a number of…
DetailsWritten in his own words, David Frost, CBE, shares his personal journey to becoming, and being, a non-executive director. He sheds light on the challenges of balancing a portfolio career as well as his tips for a NED / Chairman role, in which he has much experience. David: The first point I would make is…
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