How do NEDs and board members get to understand the most technical aspects of board matters?

Michael Bartholomeusz was one of the panellists of our Board Risk Committee Best Practice Event. He is a portfolio NED, a former Chief Risk Officer and a member of the NEDonBoard community. We asked Michael Bartholomeusz the following question: What best practices help board risk committees understand the most technical aspects of risks such as…

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Board best practice – risk committee, financial services

Following NEDonBoard’s board best practice meeting series with the experienced board community to discuss risk committees in financial services, NEDonBoard produced a white paper and hosted a panel discussion to disseminate key findings with the wider board community. The videoed panel discussion of Board Best Practice – Risk Committee in Financial Services, as well succinct interviews with experienced guest speakers, are available to members.

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What we have learned from the NEDonBoard Board Risk Committee Best Practice event

In April 2018, NEDonBoard hosted a panel discussion around best practices for board risk committees in the financial services sector. NEDonBoard takes this opportunity to thank the panellists, Michael Bartholomeusz, Marcia-Cantor Grable and Nick Dexter. Elise Perraud chaired the panel and moderated the discussion. This article outlines some of the highlights of the insightful discussion,…

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Most executives who want to become non-executive directors are unlikely to become one. Here is why

Written by Jean-Philippe Perraud, NEDonBoard General Director. Over the last 4 years, I’ve met with numerous aspiring non-executive directors. I came to this conclusion: it is possible that you will never become a non-executive director. Assuming you show an interest in NEDonBoard or you contact me, here are the rough probabilities you can use as…

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Why NEDonBoard launched its board best practice series

Why NEDonBoard launched its board best practice series and why best practice documents and panel events benefit non-executive director and board members NEDonBoard launched its board best practice series in 2017. Here are the 3 reasons behind our commitment to publish board best practice guides: Connection: NEDonBoard connects professionals around a best practice topic. Professionals…

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The 5 factors that contribute to effective corporate governance

In March 2018, NEDonBoard hosted a conference. Jeremy Small addressed the audience on the importance of effective corporate governance and the role of the NED sitting in the boardroom.   What is corporate governance? Corporate governance is the structure and processes designed to create long-term value. There are five main factors affecting corporate governance that…

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Insights from the boardroom: NEDonBoard conference 7 main take-aways

In March 2018, NEDonBoard hosted a conference, Tomorrow’s Business: Tomorrow’s Board. In this article, we share some of the insights given by our outstanding speakers and panellists:  Jeremy Small, Anna Marks, Dr. Yvonne Thompson CBE, Gillian Karran-Cumberlege, Elisabeth Stheeman, Jemima Coleman, Neil Sinclair, Abeed Janmohamed and Sharon Constancon.   Here is a summary a few…

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