Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) Risks: Should Boards Prepare Now
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: Yes — but not in the way the question implies. The timing and severity of artificial general intelligence are genuinely uncertain and hotly debated, and no board can …
How Operating Partners in PE Firms Can Transition to NEDs
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: An operating partner in a private equity firm is unusually well prepared for board work in some respects and unusually challenged in others. On the positive side, operating …
The Rise of Hybrid Board Roles: Part NED, Part Consultant
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: Blended roles in which one person offers both board-level input and hands-on advisory or consulting work are genuinely on the rise, driven by the same flexibility that has …
8 Industries with the Highest Demand for Non-Executive Directors
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: Demand for non-executive directors is not spread evenly — it concentrates in sectors facing heavy regulation, rapid transformation, or intense investor scrutiny. Eight stand out: financial services (the …
Independent vs. Affiliated NEDs: Key Differences Explained
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: Not every non-executive director is independent. A non-executive is any director not involved in day-to-day management; an independent non-executive is one who also has no relationship or circumstance …
Driving Change Locally: A Guide to Non-Executive Director Roles in Local Government
Driving Change Locally: A Guide to Non-Executive Director Roles in Local Government The Role of Non-Executive Directors in Local Government Understanding Non-Executive Directors Non-Executive Directors (NEDs) are individuals who serve on the board of an organization but are not part of the executive management team. …
Cybersecurity Skills: The New Priority in NED Recruitment
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: As cyber risk has climbed the board agenda, cybersecurity capability has become something boards actively recruit for — but recruiting for it well means understanding what it actually …
Why Boards Increasingly Seek NEDs with ESG Experience
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: Environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters have moved from the margins of corporate responsibility to the centre of board oversight, and boards increasingly want at least one non-executive …
Fractional Executive vs NED: Which Does Your Business Need?
By Adrian Lawrence FCA, founder of NED Capital · Part of the Board Governance Hub In short: The difference is simple once you see it: a fractional executive does the job part-time, while a non-executive director oversees the people doing it. A fractional CFO, for …
Advisory Board vs Board of Directors: Where Do NEDs Fit?
Advisory Board vs Board of Directors: Where Do NEDs Fit? Introduction In the intricate landscape of corporate governance, the roles of advisory boards and boards of directors are pivotal in steering organizations towards success. Both entities serve as critical components of corporate leadership, yet they …
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