Ethical business models are becoming increasingly popular in the Financial Services space, with customers and staff alike being attracted by corporate purpose and culture.
But what really happens in the boardroom in firms in this space? How does balancing ethics, financial return and FCA regulation work in practice, with different ownership structures and purpose-driven company strategy? And – if you’re an aspiring NED – what skills are these boards looking for, and how do you get the roles?
At this special event, Fiona Hathorn, our CEO, will explore what it’s really like to be on the board of an ethical Financial Services company with two experienced NEDs.
Alessandra Mongiardino is a NED at Triodos Bank, a B-Corp and the leading expert in sustainable finance connecting savers and lending to progressive organisations working to bring about positive and lasting change.
Pam Vick chairs the board of Ovation Finance Ltd, a B-Corp, employee-owned financial planning firm, aiming to help their customers to use their wealth to accumulate life, not the other way round – “Helping you to become happier, not just wealthier”.
This event is a fantastic opportunity for anyone currently serving on or aspiring to a board role in the financial services space to explore the governance of and opportunities in ethical business models.
Kindly hosted by Schroders, this session will also include networking time to connect with other members over drinks and nibbles in a warm, supportive atmosphere.
Speakers
Alessandra Mongiardino Ph.D.
Alessandra Mongiardino is an established NED and risk management expert with 30 years across the financial services industry. She serves as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Triodos Bank UK, where she is a member of the Risk Committee and the Nomination Committee, in addition to the full board. Alessandra also sits as a non-executive director of First Garden Cities Homes, is a member of the Financial Services Faculty Board at the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW) and a member of the Advisory Board of Essex Business School.
Pam Vick
Pam Vick is a portfolio non-executive chair and director, with a background in strategic business development and marketing. She is non-executive Chair at Ovation Finance Ltd; non-executive director at Energy & Utility Skills, where she sits on the Finance & Audit Committee; and NED and Chair of the BusDev Committee at Impress, as well as being a co-opted trustee for the British Ecological Society.
Alongside her NED portfolio, Pam also still does some multi-sector business development consultancy after a successful career holding CMO roles at StepStone ASA and Hertz.
What previous Boardroom Insights attendees say:
“A most insightful evening.I met some fascinating ladies and found the whole event inspiring.”
“I got so much from you and wanted to thank you for sharing your learnings. You’ve helped me reframe what a NED is.”
“It totally surpassed my expectations! Inspirational! I made some great contacts.”
“The session was a true inspiration to me. It was just what I needed at this time. The speakers you chose shared great insights on what NED roles they’d done, why they’d chosen them and how they got them. I also liked the Q&A session where the panel shared their hints on how to demonstrate what you will bring to the organization.”
With thanks to our hosts, Schroders
