We interviewed Neil Davidson, CBE, who shared his advice for non-executive directors, to prepare for the role. What are the current issues for non-executive directors and boards today? A: The current issue is more active involvement from shareholders, particularly with the major companies where I think there’s been a big change over the last five…
A recent article by The Guardian, highlighted a panel discussion around recent developments in board diversity. Of note it focused on conversation around the the movement away from what may have previously been considered the ‘typical NED’, and increase in female NED representation and those from an ethnic minority background. However, more than this, boards are…
Alan Newton was appointed to his first non-executive director role was he was 26 years old and his interview provides some very honest and inspiring food for thought for aspiring non-executive directors as well as those already in a position. As someone who has founded a number of businesses and held executive and non-executive…
