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Board Agenda: The Macro Memo
The Macro Memo is an essential briefing for UK corporate leaders, offering timely insights into the geopolitical and macro-economic forces shaping today’s business environment. Produced by Board Agenda, the corporate goverrnance news and intelligence resource, this podcast series is published in association with Forvis Mazars, the global auditing, accounting and advisory business. In each episode, we explore the impact of global trends, from economic policies to political shifts, and how they translate into risks and opportunities for businesses. Stay ahead of the curve with The Macro Memo—your guide to understanding the global factors that drive local business strategy.
Board Agenda: The Macro Memo
What does it take to be an effective non-executive director?
What does it take to be an effective non-executive director?
The demands on non-execs have grown considerably in recent decades, while the pandemic has added significantly to the pressure confronting organizations. What are businesses looking for from NEDs & how can a non-executive director make a real contribution to the boards they serve?
During this podcast of Board Agenda editor Gavin Hinks will be asking three winners of the Sunday Times NED Awards 2020 for their perspectives about how they think the role has changed in recent years, what is required for non-execs to be effective in boardrooms today, and the advice they would give to anyone beginning a career as a NED.
Interviewees for this podcast are:
- Bernadette Conroy who is on the board of Network Homes & the Financial Conduct Authority
- Ian Durant, Chairman of Greggs PLC the bakery group & DFS the furniture retailer
- David Rasche, Chairman of the technology company GB Group
