Written by Jean-Philippe Perraud, NEDonBoard General Director. Over the last 4 years, I’ve met with numerous aspiring non-executive directors. I came to this conclusion: it is possible that you will never become a non-executive director. Assuming you show an interest in NEDonBoard or you contact me, here are the rough probabilities you can use as…
Following a number of reviews into gender and diversity, recent years have seen an increased focus on, and in some organisations a progressive shift in, boardroom composition. Leading on some of these progressive changes, one can be comfortable in crediting Dame Helen Alexender for exemplifying the role of women on boards and for her contributions to the Hampton / Alexander Review. Dating back…
Expert interview: Liz McMahon Sport and physical activity boards have historically been perceived as closed to all who were not athletes or sport administrators or those “in the network”. But thanks to the recently implemented Code for Sports Governance, this is no longer the case. Initiated by DCMS (the Department for Culture, Media and Sport)…
Sarah R Pierce is Founder & CEO of Sohi World, a recently launched video networking site for start-ups and innovators. She has recently joined the board of Kingdom Bank as a Non Executive Director. Kingdom Bank is UK based provides borrowing ,savings and insurance solutions to charities and churches. Having completed your undergraduate degree less than…
Having a NED plan for your first role is an excellent way to launch and achieve success in your NED career. Many members tell us that they are interested in developing their careers into non-executive director (NED) roles. However, the right opportunities may not come along at once, and it may require gaining initial experience as…
Speaking at a FTSE 100 NEDonBoard panel event, Denise Wilson, OBE, Chief Exec of The Davies Review, highlighted the progress made, and future development of, women on boards of FTSE companies. The interview is insightful for both women board members, as well as boards considering the importance of diversity of thought in the boardroom. How has the…
Having interviewed FTSE 100 Chairman, Alastair Lyons, CBE, following a NEDonBoard panel evening, there are some clear skills and considerations which best enable a NED to connect with fellow board members and carry out their role and responsibilities. In this blog, we highlight the importance of engaging with the management informally. What would you…
Egan O’Callaghan is a Non-Executive Director and Board Chair, and an expert in advising on and delivering cross-functional business turnaround and growth strategies for global SMEs and mid-sized organisations to drive profitability. NEDonBoard interviewed Egan to hear his entrepreneurial words of advice. How have you developed in your non-exec roles and what 3 key…
Expert interview with experienced NED David Gelber: Whilst most of my NED positions are, and have been in the financial services area several have not been. What I have learnt from this diversity is first and foremost the absolute need for NEDs to understand the business of the company. It is of little or…
Structure and requirement for an effective board of directors: 1. It should be clearly noted that in terms of the Companies Act, all Directors, Executive and Non-Executive Directors have a statutory duty to promote the success of the Company for the benefit of its members as a whole.# 2. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE BOARD WISHING…
