What does it take to be an effective non-executive director, in the UK and internationally? An expert view with Frank Lewis Frank Lewis is an experienced chair and non-executive director. We asked Frank how his expectations of being a non-executive director have corresponded with the reality experienced. Across the boards Frank has been…
Harness the power of networking to secure a non-executive role – The expert view of Geraint Davies CBE FCA It’s obvious that utilising the skills you’ve developed in your executive career enables you to add value to boards in a non-executive director capacity and that networking provides a gateway to being sought for such…
Differences and similarities between commercial NED and trustee roles The expert view of Sarah King The roles of trustees and NEDs are very similar but also have their differences. As such we approached Sarah King to find out more from her experience in these roles. As Sarah notes, being active in both roles can…
Understanding how others go about developing their non-executive career can help create a blueprint to follow, so we interviewed Maria Harding to find out more about her experience and advice. With a background in food & drink and professional services, Maria Harding moved into a portfolio career of NED roles after having her family in…
Advice for trustees with experienced board trustee Anna Feuchtwang With perspective as both as an executive and advisor to charity boards, NEDonBoard interviewed Anna Feuchtwang to find out more about her advice to trustees. Anna is the Chief Executive of the National Children’s Bureau. Previously, she acted as a strategic advisor to the board…
Insights into non-executive director role and what it takes to be a great NED with portfolio NED Jo Haigh Jo Haigh is a portfolio non-executive director. She is the CEO and founder of fds, a training and consultancy organisation she founded at the start of the 90’s, she has held circa 40+ non-executive roles…
Is a non-executive director the same as a trustee? What are some of the key differences? Read this expert interview with portfolio NED Charlotte Morgan Many non-executive directors simultaneously hold a variety of board-related roles as non-executive directors, trustees, governors and board advisors. We spoke to Charlotte Morgan about the variance and similarities, and…
We asked Joanna Baldwin, as an experienced NED, what she looks for when thinking to join a new board, her thoughts on preparing for a role and a possible misconception new NEDs can have. Broadly speaking, what do you look for when you are thinking to join a new board in a NED or…
Jackie Ballard has had a long and varied career which has encompassed social work, further education lecturing, training, Local Authority leadership, a 4 year stint as the Member of Parliament for Taunton and, more recently, Chief Executive roles at the RSPCA, Action on Hearing Loss and Womankind Worldwide. She has been the Chief Exec at…
How do you become a non-executive director and what is then expected of you? An expert view with Benjamin Chilcott Benjamin Chilcott is an experienced non-executive director. We asked him what expectations are placed upon him in his NED roles and how he balances his portfolio career. If you are interested to get a some…
