To connect NEDonBoard members with businesses looking for their expertise, we co-host regular NXD-business speed dating events. Below is a list of companies and NEDonBoard members who have recently attended NEDonBoard NED-Business speed dating co-hosted events in Edinburgh.
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Public and Private companies, both large and small are relying increasingly on Non-Executive Directors to maximise board effectiveness. Their independence and judgment is not compromised by company politics, rivalry or any career progression aspirations. For large listed companies, the UK corporate governance code recommends that half the directors are non-executive. For smaller companies a minimum…
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The information presented to the board of directors in board materials is important. Board papers are the basis of the decisions made in the boardroom. Although NEDs are company directors and have the same responsibilities, duties and liabilities as the executives, they are not in the business day in and day out. As such, they…
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The information presented to the board of directors in board materials is important. Board papers are the basis of the decisions made in the boardroom. Although NEDs are company directors and have the same responsibilities, duties and liabilities as the executives, they are not in the business day in and day out. As such,…
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NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome James Wates CBE (more recently knighted, Sir James Wates), chair of The Wates Group and chair of the coalition group for the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies for an event promoting the Wates Principles. A recording of the event as well as an interview with Sir James Wates are available to NEDonBoard members below.
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Clare Chalmers chaired the discussion organised by NEDonBoard on the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies in May 2019. The event featured Sir James Wates as the keynote speaker, was hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills and introduced by Ben Ward, Herbert Smith Freehills partner. In an interview recorded prior to the conversation with…
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In this blog post, we highlight why and how the NEDonBoard membership can make a difference in the NED selection process, from being shortlisted to interviews to securing a role. Becoming a NEDonBoard member is part of your journey to achieve your NED aspirations and career objectives. We remind our community of NEDs and board…
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NEDonBoard is pleased to bring you some expert recommendations from experienced NED and trustee Denise Jagger. Denise Jagger is a partner at Eversheds Sutherland LLP and a portfolio NED. She is currently a NED and SID at Yorkshire 2019, the chair of St Giles Trust, a NED and the chair of the Remuneration, Nominations and…
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On 21st May 2019, NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome James Wates CBE, chair of The Wates Group and chair of the coalition group for the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies for an event promoting the Wates Principles. The discussion was chaired by Clare Chalmers, an experienced board effectiveness reviewer and NED…
DetailsOn 21st May 2019, NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome Sir James Wates CBE, chair of The Wates Group and chair of the coalition group for the Wates Corporate Governance Principles for Large Private Companies for an event promoting the Wates Principles. The discussion was chaired by Clare Chalmers, an experienced board effectiveness reviewer…
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