Championing the consumer from the boardroom: what can we draw from the FCA Consumer Duty as non-executive directors operating within and outside the financial services industry. NEDonBoard, the Institute of Board Members hosted a session ahead of the implementation of the FCA Consumer Duty in July 2023. The objective of the session was to share…
Conflicts of interest abound at board level. They are an important issue that all NEDs and boards have to handle. Conflicts distort decision-making and have the potential to undermine the integrity of boards. Recognising a conflict can be more complicated than you might think. Guest speakers James Whitaker co-leads Mayer Brown’s global Environmental,…
The board journey to frame, implement and monitor purpose: best practices and lessons learned In September 2022, NEDonBoard, together with Grant Thornton, hosted a hybrid session. We explored some board level perspectives, experiences, best practices, and lessons learned around purpose and strategy. We also covered the journey of framing, implementing, and monitoring purpose. Sarah Bell,…
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…
On August 2022, NEDonBoard proposed a session on the non-executive director recruitment process, more specifically addressing the interview process. The online webinar was aimed at those growing a portfolio of roles, both aspiring and more experienced NEDs. Read on to find out the information and recommendations distilled throughout the session. You will dramatically increase…
Societal issues have elevated on the agenda of boards, because of the heightened visibility of social inequality and injustice. As social issues are coming to the fore, it has become business critical for organisations and their boards to get ahead and to develop best in class practices. Yet a majority of the board community…
In April 2022, NEDonBoard interviewed portfolio non-executive director Margaret O’Connor. As an international digital NEDs with extensive experience working with start-up and high-growth companies, we had plenty to cover. An enjoyable interview to record and watch! Margaret O’Connor: biography Margaret O’Connor is an American and Irish citizen with a highly differentiated, 30-year career…
