Expert interview: what is then expected of you as a non-executive director

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…

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.…

Expert interview: How to become a non-executive director

Expert interview with Tracey Bleakley   Tracey Bleakley joined Hospice UK in January 2016 as CEO. Before then was CEO of the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners. Her previous roles include Chief Executive of the Personal Education Group (pfeg) where she led a successful campaign for financial education to be included in the National Curriculum. She…

Prepare effectively your non-executive interviews and secure an appointment

Prepare effectively your non-executive interviews, ensure success at every step of the recruitment process and secure an appointment   An observation has revealed that a significant amount of well-trained executives have not performed well during the interview process with the nominating committee members of corporate boards. Due to the uniqueness and the specificity involved in…

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…

How many NED roles should I have in my portfolio?

The role of the non-executive director (NED) is considered to be critically important. The time commitment associated with a non-executive role is often underestimated. So what is the optimal number of positions for a board professional to discharge his/her duty and be effective? The optimal number of positions will vary from one professional to another…

What does a firm want from their NEDs?

What is expected of non-executive directors?   A non-executive director (NED) plays an important part in many organisations. Because non-executive directors aren’t actually employees of a company, they have a unique role that’s slightly different than a traditional executive who is part of the management team.  Whether you’re thinking about becoming a non-executive director or…