Routes to becoming a non-executive director

As part of our expert interview series, NEDonBoard has interviewed nearing 30 NEDs. Having asked the question ‘how did your first non-executive director role come about’ it is evident there are a number of tried and tested routes to becoming a non-exec. For some, having become known for a particular skill set, successfully completing a…

How to secure a first non-executive role: proven strategies

How do you secure your first board appointment? Strategies with experienced board member, Dr Elizabeth Haywood   Dr Elizabeth Haywood, an experienced NED, shares her top NED tips in this expert interview with NEDonBoard. Also a Partner at Haywood Hain, a consultancy offering specialist skills and advice in executive and non-executive recruitment, management due diligence,…

Expert interview: harness the power of networking to secure non-executive roles

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…

Expert interview: the personal checklist of an experienced director to be successful

Expert interview: recommendations to aspiring NEDs from an experienced director   As Terry Irwin proves in his expert interview that a good network goes a long way… Terry held several non-executive director positions. He was appointed to the board of Holt Lloyd in 1992, then a £50 m subsidiary of the Morgan Crucible Group. He…