Скачать или смотреть Course 2.6 The Role of the Non-Executive Director | Duties, Risk & Independence

Non-executive directors (NEDs) play a critical role in modern boards — particularly as regulators increasingly hold boards accountable for failures in risk, ethics, and governance.
In this Directors’ Brief, we explain what a non-executive director is, why independence matters, and how NEDs contribute to effective board performance. Drawing on established governance guidance, including the Higgs Report, this session clarifies the distinctive value NEDs bring through objective judgement, external experience, and constructive challenge.
You will learn:
• The core responsibilities of non-executive directors versus executive directors
• How NEDs strengthen strategy, performance oversight, risk management, and people decisions
• Why independence is essential — and what can compromise it
• The particular value (and challenges) of NEDs in smaller or founder-led companies
• Where boards typically find effective non-executive directors
The video also highlights the practical risks faced by directors, including increased regulatory scrutiny around fraud, bribery, corruption, and internal controls — reinforcing why strong, independent non-executive oversight is no longer optional.
This session is designed for current directors, aspiring NEDs, chairs, and governance professionals who want a clear, practical understanding of how non-executive directors should operate — and how boards can use them more effectively.
Watch the video here: 2.6 The Non-Executive Director

Further Resources
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