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Being a NED: what's it really like?

Insights from With businesses facing challenges across various sectors, Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) have an increasingly demanding role. But how is the role changing? MM&K’s biennial survey, ‘Life In The Boardroom‘, […]

Tips for our members, from our members.

Are you considering taking on a non-executive role in 2024 or are you already on a board looking to improve your skills and performance? Throughout 2023, some of our members […]

ON BOARD FOR SUCCESS: Javid Hamid

Javid Hamid Partner at KPMG and trustee of Tara Theatre 2023 A serendipitous interaction during a WB Directors session several years ago steered Javid Hamid towards a board career trajectory […]

Getting heard in meetings

Meetings are key forums for making your influence felt and establishing yourself as a leader (potential or current). Yet women and people of other underrepresented groups often struggle to be […]

Boardroom Briefing: November 2023

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on the FRC’s annual review of corporate reporting, consultations on diversity and […]

A risky relationship

Key elements to the Chair of the Risk Committee and the Chief Risk Officer working together effectively. We were delighted to partner with BDO LLP to hold a discussion on […]

Boardroom Briefing: October 2023

A brief monthly update on corporate governance and related areas from Pinsent Masons This month’s briefing includes news on plans to update the FCA’s climate-related disclosure rules applicable to listed […]

Expanding your influence on net zero

Four ways to reduce emissions in your value-chain Companies engaged in meeting key sustainability targets should already have in place measures to reduce the carbon they produce directly. The ‘scope […]

ON BOARD FOR SUCCESS: Kat Shenton

Kat Shenton Non-Executive Director and Investment Committee Chair at Applerigg Limited; Board member at CCLA Investment Management COIF Charity Funds; Investment Committee Member at Nest – National Savings Trust 2023 […]

Embrace a portfolio career

Could you make the move? ‘Going portfolio’ is an appealing option for many as part of their overall career path. Whilst professionals at all levels can opt to balance a […]