Written by Ifty Nasir Do you have a stake in your company? As a non-executive director, you’ll know that NEDs contribute so much to the delivery of a company’s mission. Given NEDs’ substantial and measurable contribution, should they consider holding shares or options as part of their reward alongside a day rate? It…
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In this blog, NEDonBoard publishes the findings of the survey performed by one of its valued members, Andrew Manning on CEO’s emotions and what it means for board decision-making and business governance. Introduction Corporate governance is the system through which directors, or trustees, direct and control an organisation, and, increasingly, obtain assurance that the…
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Written by Elise Perraud The 2020 Hampton-Alexander report evidenced progress in achieving higher representation of women on boards and female directors but there are 5 reasons why board members and NEDs should remain alert. Fifth and final Hampton-Alexander Review The 2020 report of the Hampton-Alexander Review was published end of February. This is the…
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On 23rd February 2021, NEDonBoard had the pleasure of welcoming three subject matter experts and non-executive directors to talk about data and data governance. (NEDonBoard members can view a recording of the presentations from our guest speakers on the topic). Guest speakers Chris Morecroft is the Managing Director of ValidDatum, Data Protection Officer and…
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Written by Elise Perraud NEDonBoard in association with Resilient Corporates conducted a boardroom reflections survey, opened for input in December 2020 and January 2021. In this blog, we share the survey findings. Over 500 business leaders contributed to the survey and the NEDonBoard community represented 12% of participants. NEDonBoard responses are broadly in line with…
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Written by Elise Perraud Being a charity trustee is exciting and rewarding. Many non-executive careers start with a role in the not-for-profit sector and most non-executive directors have a trustee role in their portfolio. This blog provides information to those wanting to transition successfully to a trustee role. It discusses the duties, liabilities, and responsibilities…
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On 9th February 2021, NEDonBoard had the pleasure to welcome three great speakers, subject matter experts and non-executive directors to discuss climate change and the circular economy.
As well as a summary of the session, NEDonBoard members can view a recording of the first half of the event (presentations from guest speakers on the topic)…
On 19th January 2021, NEDonBoard welcomed Justin Elks and Paul Taylor to discuss the topic of operational resilience. Justin Elks is Managing Director of the Crowe UK consulting practice. He was recognised by InsuranceERM magazine as one of the most influential people in Enterprise Risk Management in Insurance across Europe. Justin is an experienced…
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How to become an effective non-executive director In this note, Elise Perraud, Chief Operations Officer of NEDonBoard, explains how to become an effective non-executive director (NED). The note answers frequently asked questions about the role and importance of NEDs, the compensation that NEDs receive and outlines the benefits of starting your journey to non-executive directorship…
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Written by Elise Perraud In this blog, we discuss the digital transformation of businesses and the responsibilities of boards and non-executive directors in (i) developing their knowledge and skills and (ii) ensuring that their boards have suitable expertise, for the sustainable long-term success of their organisations. Digital transformation refers to the use of technology…
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