How do you make yourself visible for non-executive director roles? Build your network!

How do you make yourself visible for non-executive director roles? NEDonBoard interviewed expert Michelle Dunne, and experienced professional in Executive Search, Board and C-Suite Appointments at Taggart Search. Connecting business and leaders, Michelle Dunne has more than 15 years’ experience connecting business and leaders. As an executive search consultant she works across geographies and industries helping…

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Expert interview: recommendations to become a NED

Diversity of thought is an important aspect of a well-functioning board. As a Founding Steering Committee member of the 30% Club, a board member of Cancer Research UK’s “Women of Influence” and a Non-Executive Director and Senior Independent Director of JP Morgan Overseas Investment Trust plc., NEDonBoard asked Gay Collins to share some insight into to her…

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New to a NED portfolio career? Commonalities and documents to review

As a NED, it is not uncommon, and perhaps one of the appealing aspects of a portfolio career, to hold positions in a variety of sectors.  With this in-mind, we interviewed Robert Kidson to better understand the transferability of skills and commonalities for his non-executive director roles, alongside documents and agreements Robert would expect to…

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Expert interview: what does it take to be an effective international non-executive director?

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…

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Expert interview: what boards of not-for-profit organisations are looking for

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…

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Expert interview: similarities and differences between NED roles, what he looks for when joining a new board

Andy Leeser shares his experience of the similarities and differences between NED roles, what he looks for when joining a new board, learning curves and how he stays current. Andy is an experienced Chairman and NED offering a proven track record and a rare set of insights in improving and realising equity value. He has 25…

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Expert interview: how to become an effective board director

In line with our mission to connect business leaders and provide members with expert knowledge, we are launching a series of interviews with experienced NEDs, board members and consultants in the field. These interviews will draw on experience from across a spectrum of boards, backgrounds and skill sets to meet the diversity of our members.…

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Can the NED be self-employed?

Can the NED be self-employed? Does non-executive directors’ fees fall under PAYE? What are the tax treatments of non-executive director pay? NEDonBoard encourages those seeking answers to those questions to contact a qualified tax advisor. The tax treatment will depend on your status, whether you are a formally appointed non-executive director or board advisor or advisory…

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