If you are interested to know more about the role and responsibilities of non-executive directors, as well as what to review prior to starting a new role, the following interview with Nick Beecroft will prove insightful. Nick holds three NED positions in financial institutions, one as Chairman, one as Senior Independent Director, and memberships of…
Sharon Constançon compares the role of a NED on FSTE 100 boards to smaller companies and provides her thoughts on what makes for an effective board. Sharon has broad board experience gained through working in various roles, such as a Non-Executive Director, Chair of Conduct Committee, and member of the Risk, Remuneration and Nomination Committees. Her…
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…
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…
