Tag: non-executive directors
Navigating conflict in the boardroom
Some degree of tension is essential for effective board dynamics, but it needs to be managed to remain constructive.
Why non-executives can ignore the failure of COP29
Boards can make a difference to the planet’s sustainability, provided they focus on areas they can control.
The right skills blend for the perfect board
The evolution of boards and of the skills they require is gathering pace, according to a Non-Executive Director Awards webinar.
Nominations open for the Non-Executive Director Awards 2025
Now more than ever, boards need non-executive directors with outstanding skills to help steer them through the difficult decisions ahead.
5 reasons boards might struggle with risk
Recent failures in corporate governance raise questions about boards’ approaches to identifying and managing risk.
Why CEO pay hikes are not wise
Bigger executive pay packets will not fix underperforming organisations. It’s a long game and needs a longer-term solution.
Pay for NEDs in Europe falls in real terms
Low fee increases over the past five years mean non-executive directors’ pay rises have dropped below inflation, survey shows.
Why UK corporate governance needs tightening up
The LSE’s response to the government’s panicky U-turn on governance regulation is not helpful to NEDs and other stakeholders.
How to prevent overboarding
Why it may be counterproductive to place a hard cap on the number of board positions a non-executive director can hold.
Number of minority NEDs drops
Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.