Now more than ever, boards need non-executive directors with outstanding skills to help steer them through the difficult decisions ahead.

This year’s accolades celebrated exceptional non-executive directors, whether they are a ‘safe pair of hands’ or ‘a magician’.

Shareholders seek inclusive engagement, and companies can benefit from providing it, finds research from The Engagement Appeal.

This year’s winners include the chair of National Grid, a “true British success story”, a media giant and a “humble leader”.

The awards will recognise the skills and guidance shown by non-executive directors, in uncertain geopolitical and economic circumstances.

This year’s winners include a hospital foundation chair, a diversity leader and a chair at the heart of efforts on a Covid vaccine.

Analysts predict UK firms are likely to pay out £32.7bn in dividends between now and June 2021—although many boards are debating the ethics.

The NED Awards 2021 will recognise how non-executive directors are helping to guide firms through political and economic uncertainty.

This year’s Non-Executive Director Awards, though taking place in troubled times, still managed to shine a light on high-performing board members.

Nominations for the 2019 Non-Executive Director Awards, which aim to recognise NEDs at the top of their game, are now open—but just what does it take to be an asset to the board? As Paul Drechsler says, good NEDs are a ‘gift’.