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How to chair the board more effectively
As boards respond to pressure for immediate results and compliance, a smart chair can help directors to focus on strategic, long-term success.
Virgin Experience Days announces new chair
Gordon Wilson joins the online retailer of experience gifts, which was acquired by Equistone in the summer.
Danske Bank UK announces new chair
Martin Stewart, a former director at the Bank of England, will move into the role of chair in January next year.
Li Fanrong becomes chair of Pirelli
The appointment follows the resignation of Frank Ning Gaoning from the Chinese-owned global tyre manufacturer’s board.
De Beers Group announces co-chair and new chief executive
Al Cook will replace Bruce Cleaver as CEO at the global diamond corporation, while Cleaver moves to the role of co-chairman.
Baroness Rock to chair Costain’s board
She will join the building and engineering group’s board on 1 November as chair designate and non-executive director.
DFS appoints non-executive chair
Steve Johnson will succeed Ian Durant on his retirement from the role at November’s annual general meeting.
AstraZeneca announces chair succession
Michel Demaré has been appointed chair-designate and will take over from Leif Johansson, who retires in April next year.
Scottish Building Society appoints chair
Ian Wilson has 40 years’ experience in the industry and takes the helm from Raymond Abbott, who is retiring.
Shaw healthcare appoints chair
Simon MacSorley will take over from Alun Thomas as board chair of the employee-owned healthcare group, from 1 November.