Atlas Webinar: The Role of the Non-Executive Director (NED)

We may take the presence of NEDs as a given on a board, and not appreciate their importance to the effective functioning of the board specifically, and to the health of the wider framework of governance inside an organisation. NEDs are the basic building block of the board, and it was for the benefit of the NED population that the world's most influential governance guidance, the UK Corporate Governance Code, was created. That Code, of course, has influenced Code development in many other sectors in the UK, and in many countries around the world. It is worth spending a little time on understanding how the whole idea of NEDs came about, how their role has evolved, and why helping the NED to be an effective board performer is critical to helping the board as a whole do its job. This webinar will help you understand: The essential role of the NED, and how it differentiates itself from the role of Executive Directors The benefits of having NEDs on the Board, including their contribution to delivering diversity of thought Issues that NEDs need to be aware of in becoming a Director Challenges faced by NEDs in the Boardroom