Tesco’s John Allan on the role of non-executives at a time of crisis
Tesco chair John Allan talks about the importance of non-executive directors, their responsibilities and priorities at this critical time.
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In our latest Board Agenda podcast we interview John Allan, chair of Tesco's board and one of the UK’s foremost corporate leaders, for his insights on the role of non-executive directors, their responsibilities and priorities at time when boards have never been more critical.
We explore key issues for boards during a period of economic uncertainty; how the pandemic has influenced board decision-making; and the questions non-executives should be asking senior management.
And as one of the winners of this year's Sunday Times Non-Executive Director Awards, he shares his thoughts on the vital contribution that NEDs can make and why boards
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