What to expect of the NED role
In consultation with the non-executive director community, this document aims to identify common features of the role of the NED across different sectors and types of organisation in the UK.
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Our Response to the FRC Consultation and How Our View Might Differ From Other Contributors
On 5th December 2017, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published proposals for the latest revisions to the UK Corporate Governance Code (Code). The Consultation period ended on 28th February and the FCR received over 250 responses from various parties. NEDonBoard sent its response on 27th February on behalf of its members and the community of…
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NEDonBoard: “Happy International Women’s Day in the Boardroom”
We truly appreciate just how much more effective better-balanced boards are thanks to the many inspiring women we have worked with, including our outstanding advisors and our remarkable NEDonBoard community members. For example, FTSE 250 NED Anne-Marie Durbin, spoke with us during an interview addressing questions around boardroom culture, the positive and negative factors relating to engagement in…
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NEDonBoard’s Response to the FRC Consultation on the Revised UK Corporate Governance Code
The FRC has invited interested parties to respond to the Consultation by Wednesday 28th February. NEDonBoard has coordinated a response on behalf of its members and community. NEDonBoard focused its response on Part 1 of the consultation related to the UK Corporate Governance Code and Guidance on Board Effectiveness Questions. We acknowledge that the FRC will publish on…
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Highlights of NEDonBoard community Response to The UK Corporate Governance Code Consultation
On Tuesday Feb 27th, NEDonBoard submitted to the FRC it’s response to the consultation on the UK Revised Corporate Governance Code. NEDonBoard thanks its members and audience for their contribution, in particular, Elise Perraud, Nicky Heathcote and Laura Marianello. On 5th December 2017, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC) published proposals for the latest revisions to the UK Corporate Governance…
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Board Best Practice: Succession Planning
On 30 Jan 2018, NEDonBoard held its best practice evening on succession planning. Following an initiative by NEDonBoard, the professional body for non-executive directors and board members in the UK, chaired by Helen Pitcher OBE, we host a panel evening to present this new guide. NEDonBoard raises governance standards on boards across the UK…
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What Does The NED Community Often Ask Us?
As a membership organisation, and the professional body for non-executive directors and board members in the UK, NEDonBoard and our team often receive similar queries and comments. So, what does the NED community often ask us? If you’re looking to become a non-executive director, or are new to the role, the below might help –…
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Why Bring a NED on Board?
From the boards of small businesses and charities through to public organisations and listed companies, non-executive directors can add a wealth of experience, governance and independent perspective to enable the management to focus on the best direction of the business for the benefit of the organisation’s stakeholders. As portfolio non-executive director and chairman Frank Lewis…
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How to Raise Your Profile and Visibility for the NED Market
Some key points to help you raise your visibility and promote your personal brand. Written by Matt Craven The Non-Executive Director market is highly competitive and due to the importance of selecting the right NED, organisations rightly perform extensive due diligence on prospective candidates before making a hiring decision. A low-key or low-quality approach to…
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