Nick Beecroft is a well known figure in the financial services area, with twenty seven years of experience in treasury functions, with NED roles including Senior Independent Director of Crown Agents Bank Limited. He is a member of the credit committee and the audit and risk committees on the boards he sits on and runs…
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We interviewed Neil Davidson, CBE, who shared his advice for non-executive directors, to prepare for the role. What are the current issues for non-executive directors and boards today? A: The current issue is more active involvement from shareholders, particularly with the major companies where I think there’s been a big change over the last five…
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Having interviewed Neil Davidson, CBE, NED at Morrisons Supermarket Group and Chairman at Produce Investments PLC, there are some clear skills and considerations which best enable a board to work effectively and harmoniously, and for NEDs to connect with fellow board members and carry out their roles and responsibilities. What sets apart a well-functioning board…
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Expert interview with Nicki Demby, adviser to boards of FTSE 350 companies with over 25 years’ experience in advising companies in the UK and internationally on remuneration strategy, pay benchmarking, short and long term incentive design, the effective communication of reward and consultation with institutional investors. Speaking at a FTSE 100 NEDonBoard panel event, we…
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Do non-executive directors get paid? What compensation can I expect as a non-executive director? These are questions we often get asked or hear at our NED-focused events. For those of you who would like to know more about non-executive director pay grades, we hope this short post will provide you with all the insights…
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Having a NED plan for your first role is an excellent way to launch and achieve success in your NED career. Many members tell us that they are interested in developing their careers into non-executive director (NED) roles. However, the right opportunities may not come along at once, and it may require gaining initial experience as…
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Gillian Wilmot is a NED Award Winner 2014 and Founder & CEO of Board Mentoring which works with CEO’s and Directors of leading UK and International companies. Gillian shared her thoughts on what it takes to be a great NED. You’re an award winning NED – how should a NED successfully conduct themselves in their…
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Having interviewed Denise Wilson, OBE, Chief Exec of The Davies Review, following a NEDonBoard panel evening, it is obvious to say that much has been achieved in improving gender diversity of non-executive directors in FTSE 100 companies and the new recommendations mark a significant step up from Davies’s first report on gender diversity in the…
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Speaking at a FTSE 100 NEDonBoard panel event, Denise Wilson, OBE, Chief Exec of The Davies Review, highlighted the progress made, and future development of, women on boards of FTSE companies. The interview is insightful for both women board members, as well as boards considering the importance of diversity of thought in the boardroom. How has the…
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Having interviewed FTSE 100 Chairman, Alastair Lyons, CBE, following a NEDonBoard panel evening, there are some clear skills and considerations which best enable a NED to connect with fellow board members and carry out their role and responsibilities. In this blog, we highlight the importance of engaging with the management informally. What would you…
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