10 Benefits of Non-Executive Directors: Drivers of Corporate Strategy

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The role of non-executive directors (NEDs) in corporate governance goes beyond providing independent oversight and ensuring regulatory compliance. NEDs can also actively contribute to driving corporate strategy, bringing valuable experience, expertise, and fresh perspectives to the boardroom. Let’s explore the 10 benefits of NEDs as drivers of corporate strategy, highlighting their ability to challenge the … Read more

The Power of Non-Executive Directors and Effective Board Composition

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In the realm of corporate governance, non-executive directors (NEDs) play a pivotal role in ensuring effective board composition. These directors bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and independent perspectives to the table, creating a balance of power and fostering sound decision-making processes. By providing oversight, guidance, and a valuable check on executive directors, NEDs contribute … Read more

Corporate Governance For Growing Companies

Corporate Governance

1. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES OF CORPORATE GOVERNANCE? 2. Mandatory Corporate Governance Mandatory Corporate Governance for larger Companies has been with us in the UK for some time now. The Cadbury guidelines were introduced in 1992 and have evolved and developed into the UK Corporate Governance Code which must be followed by all premium and … Read more

STRUCTURE AND REQUIREMENTS FOR AN EFFECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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. CHARACTERISTICS OF AN EFFECTIVE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WISHING TO DO AN IPO CHAIRMAN ROLE CEO ROLE ARTICULATING … Read more

Role Of The Non-Executive Director (“NED”)

Role Of The Non-Executive Director In Difficult Markets And Economic Uncertainty And What Keeps Him Awake At Night Although we should not be policemen, NEDs need to be more vigilant and clearly understand our fiduciary duties, and need to clearly identify major risks of the company on whose Board we serve.

Qualities of a Good Chairman

The role of the Chairman has become much higher in profile and the expectations have increased as, quite rightly, stakeholders now expect an engaged, energetic, and involved Chairman who does more than simply manage the corporate governance process. The success of a Chairmanship undoubtedly hinges on the relationship the Chairman has with the chief executive, … Read more

Where are the Women… Capable of being Corporate Directors?

One article among others in France highlights “A scarcity of women with CEO’s experience, one of the profiles that companies are seeking widely for their board of directors”.This implies that in order to validly exercise a mandate in France, it is almost essential to have managed a company, at least a business unit?Not to mention … Read more

What holds Women back in business?

Some of the most powerful people of today’s world are women. They are leading nations and fortune 500 companies and are holding up extremely well in a male dominated world, bringing change and new perspectives to the established ways of doing politics or business and setting new standards. There are numerous examples where women did … Read more