Each year, Warren Buffett writes an open letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders. These letters are insightful and over the years have become a “must-read” for investment professionals. But not only. The 2019 letter, which was published at the end of February, includes thought-provoking considerations on the topics of boards and governance that are of…
Written by Elise Perraud, NEDonBoard COO What is a public appointment? Public sector NEDs are appointed on the boards of public bodies, government departments or advisory committees. Taking on a public appointment includes joining the board of directors of large public bodies as well as advisory committees, that are made up of lay members,…
In this blog, Vanda Murray OBE describes what it takes to be an effective non-executive director. A must-read for aspiring non-executive directors and those building a portfolio. Also, a useful reminder for more experienced board members! The role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) has changed significantly over the last twenty years and continues to change…
This week, NEDonBoard welcomes Kathryn Eade to its blog to give recommendations to individual professionals aspiring to the boardroom on how to secure your first non-executive director role. You’ve been thinking about maybe becoming a NED, but not sure how to go about landing that first role? I was recently part of the NEDonBoard /…
This blog is an interview of Aileen Wallace, portfolio non-executive director in which she places emphasis on connecting with impact to build a portfolio of roles. What has been your NED journey since you started your transition? Following an executive career in Financial Services, I have transitioned to a NXD Portfolio and Board/Commercial advisory…
The deadline for Authorised Fund Managers to comply with the provisions of policy statement 18/8 is September 2019. In this blog, we share an update with our community reflecting information received from our members as well as a catch-up call with the FCA that NEDonBoard held mid-July. Background In April 2018, the FCA announced…
Sharing NEDonBoard interview insights from experienced non-executive directors and search consultants, the following short videos are of particular use to those aspiring to the NED role, those newly developing a portfolio of roles, and those interested to better understand key considerations for your next role.
In this post, NEDonBoard discusses the benefits of being a NED. We do hope that this blog will encourage more professionals and business leaders to consider a transition to a non-executive career. Here are the NEDonBoard 10 primary benefits: Fast track your executive career. If you are an executive, being a NED may boost your…
Non-executive directors and board members, as company directors, have responsibilities over the financial viability of the company on which they serve. The collapse of Carillion has exposed the failings of certain individuals and it is crucial for non-executive directors and board members to remain current, hear the perspective and views of boardroom experts and be…
Written by Jean-Philippe Perraud, NEDonBoard General Director. Over the last 4 years, I’ve met with numerous aspiring non-executive directors. I came to this conclusion: it is possible that you will never become a non-executive director. Assuming you show an interest in NEDonBoard or you contact me, here are the rough probabilities you can use as…
