Globalization, a tumultuous world economy and a rapidly evolving business regulation landscape are just some of the dynamics facing today’s company directors. The marketplace is in a constant state of evolution and the speed with which it happens is increasing.

Governance continues to increase in complexity and those who take on a board position are expected to meet a growing list of demands. Long gone are the days of reading board papers in the car on the way to a meeting. Non-executive directors (NEDs) now must have the passion and commitment to keep the company’s interests at the front of their minds constantly. With all this in mind, there has never been a more important time to strive for excellence. NEDs perform a critical role on the board: providing objectivity, oversight and a guiding hand with regard to company performance.

By going back to basics and finding out not just how to be a NED, but how to be an exceptional one, this report successfully refreshes a perspective that can often become lost in the regulations and policies. It will be as useful to experienced NEDs, as it will be for those just starting out in their directorship career; and will provide key insights on how to build a high-performing board of directors.