Non-executive directors are expected to have a range of skills and experiences that benefit the company they serve. Some of the key skills and attributes are commonly sought by organisations: Strategic thinking and decision-making: your ability to understand the company’s strategy and vision, and to provide constructive input and guidance to the board on…
Cyber security, risk, and insurance for the board In June 2022, NEDonBoard hosted subject matter experts Francis Kean and Shannan Fort, both partners in Financial Lines at McGill and Partners and Elaine Bucknor, portfolio non-executive director and former CISO. Guest speakers Shannan Fort is a Partner of Financial Lines, Cyber at McGill and Partners.…
Artificial Intelligence in the board In June 2022, NEDonBoard hosted Sue Turner OBE and Markus Krebsz to share their AI governance expertise, focused on the use of AI to accelerate boards’ ESG journey and build sustainable business. We discussed the opportunities and risks created by artificial intelligence, the need for robust AI governance that incorporates…
In May 2022, NEDonBoard interviewed Nigeria-based CEO and portfolio NED Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho, bringing an international and African perspectives on the non-executive director role. NEDonBoard COO, Elise Perraud, facilitated the conversation and drew a number of similarities between NED roles, governance practices and hot board topics across jurisdictions. Nkemdilim Uwaje Begho: biography Nkemdilim Uwaje…
What is digital transformation? Digital transformation certainly isn’t taking existing business processes and automating them; that is called workflow or process automation. Similarly, it isn’t simply the migration of old systems to new(er) systems. Both activities may have a value but aren’t as beneficial to the business as digital transformation. Digital Transformation involves…
Boards oversee plenty of areas within an organisation. With the right tools, they can operate more effectively. A board of directors is an important fixture in organisations of all kinds, from publicly held corporations and financial institutions to non-profits and industry associations — just to name a few. The board of directors provides oversight…
Written by Elise Perraud, NEDonBoard COO In September, NEDonBoard, jointly with our partner McGill and Partners conducted a survey to identify sources of risk exposures and what they may translate into for non-executive directors and board members when it comes to personal liability risk. What do you think you company’s biggest risk exposures…
What are the latest cyber security developments and their impact on your board responsibility? On 19th October, NEDonBoard welcomed the National Cyber Security Centre and Claudia Natanson, Chair at UK Cyber Security Council, for an educational cyber session. We discussed latest developments and emerging trends, case studies of recent incidents and outlined relevant questions…
Has your board digitalised? What benefits can it gain? Find out how digital transformation is the foundation of a more effective board This blog is written by OnBoard, board management software. In the 12 months to March 2021, boards became more effective and collaborative, spend more time on strategic issues than before, according to…
