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…
In this blog, we remind you of important themes for non-executive directors that define the role and responsibilities of those serving on a board. Ensuring effective business governance. Non-executive directors play a key role in ensuring that a company has strong and effective governance and decision-making practices in place. This includes overseeing the work…
Setting your NED career objectives can help you to define your goals and priorities, and to develop a plan for achieving them. Here are some steps that you can follow to set your board career objectives: Reflect on your current situation: Take some time to reflect on where you are in your career,…
If you have applied for NED roles, interviewed, or exchanged with recruiters and boards, you will certainly have come across the term “fit”. “We think you are the right fit for our organisation”. “You are strong candidate and interviewed well but we appointed a candidate that was a better fit for our board”. Have…
Find your voice in the boardroom When you embarked on your NED journey, you were told that one of the important attributes to bring to a board room would be an ability to challenge and ask questions. But how do you deal with being the newbie, a not so inclusive chair or very talkative…
Preparing for non-executive interviews: recommendations to be appointed You applied for a role and are shortlisted for interviews. Your NED CV and covering letter were compelling and attractive. Congrats! You are still a few steps away from an appointment: a few rounds of interviews await you. How do you best prepare to stand…
Reviewing and amending articles of association: best practices and learnings from the NEDonBoard community In August 2022, NEDonBoard hosted a roundtable to draw on the experience of its community with regard to reviewing and amending articles of association. The discussion was chaired by Nicky Heathcote, portfolio NED and board chair. Introduction Articles of…
In April 2022, NEDonBoard interviewed portfolio non-executive director Giles Ward to discuss his transition to non-executive directorship and his NED role serving on the boards of several subsidiaries of Chubb, a global provider of insurance products. Giles Ward: biography Giles Ward is a non-executive director for several companies within the Chubb group (the…
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…
