Tag: senior independent directors
Number of minority NEDs drops
Although there is some progress in diversity in other board roles, research suggests that boards are prioritising experienced directors.
Kevin Parry takes up chair role at Nationwide
Parry succeeds David Roberts as chair, while Gunn Waersted has been appointed as senior independent director.
David Blackwood and Dominic Lavelle join the Go-Ahead board
Blackwood was previously chief financial officer of Synthomer, while Lavelle is a former group finance director at Alfred McAlpine.
Graham Allan appointed as senior independent NED at IHG
Allan, who joined the InterContinental Hotels Group board in 2020, will take over from Dale Morrison on 1 January 2022.
Monique Melis named as senior independent director at Metro Bank
Melis has been a member of the board since July 2017, and has previously served as interim senior independent director.
Barbara Staehelin appointed as senior independent director at ReNeuron
Staehelin has led and co-founded four life science companies over a 30-year career in the international life sciences and technology sectors.
Mark Breuer named as next chair of the board at DCC
Caroline Dowling will succeed Breuer as senior independent director, while Essentra CFO Lily Liu joins as a non-executive director.
Board moves: BHP announces board changes as Susan Kilsby steps down
BHP senior independent director Kilsby is leaving to take on the role of board chair at Fortune Brands Home & Security.
Domino’s debacle poses questions for SIDs
The pizza chain is reportedly under pressure to replace its senior independent director. But what should SIDs be doing and how can the role go wrong?