Appearing on the Governance Watch podcast, senior IoD figures say a new report reveals recruitment practices must change, NEDs should have “greater energy” and “courage”, and pay levels may have to rise.

Former Hermes head of stewardship supports recent calls for higher levels of non-executive pay as the role increasingly involve more commitment.

Business leaders, academics and finance experts call the move ‘a significant step backwards,’ in a letter to the government.

Board evolution to ‘active, informed and adaptive stewardship’ requires non-executive directors with ‘independence of mind’, research finds.

When directors fall short of their responsibilities, the consequences can be devastating. How can board members fulfil their duty?

A ‘mad rush’ to incorporate artificial intelligence in business could raise the danger of ethical failures, barrister warns conference.

Sustainability reporting is a hot ticket; board governance of AI; shepherding ‘superstar’ CEOs; should earnings reports be less frequent?

The distinguished scholar gained international respect as an expert in the development of boards and top teams.

Company secretaries have gone from ‘minute taker to decision maker’, says Beyond Governance’s chief executive.

MP responds in Commons debate about changing section 172 of the Companies Act to include environment and employees.