Is it harder to hire effective NEDs than it used to be? What skills are lacking from your board? Where do you go for director training? How should NEDs be remunerated? Join this breakfast event to gain insights into board recruitment, retention and reward to ensure an effective board.
Hosted by Cavendish with the Quoted Companies Alliance and executive search firm Norman Broadbent, this networking event will explore the latest survey findings on UK non-executive directors.
With the UK and US elections, a poorly received Labour Budget, and Trump’s return to the White House, the geopolitical and economic landscape remains uncertain for UK PLC.
This survey explores perspectives on overall market sentiment, as well as NED recruitment challenges and remuneration - key factors influencing boardrooms today.
An introduction will be provided by Roger Lee - Head of Equity Strategy at Cavendish - who will share his insights post Spring Budget on the UK equity market outlook for small and mid-cap companies.
This will be followed by a panel discussion exploring the key themes shaping board composition, governance, and performance, including topics such as:
- The availability and effectiveness of non-executive directors—has hiring become more challenging?
- The critical skills gap on boards and where to turn for director training.
- The evolving expectations around non-executive remuneration and the role of equity in director reward structures.
- How UK PLC can strengthen board recruitment, retention, and governance.
The panel will feature:
- Tanya Gass - Partner at Norman Broadbent
- Lisa Gordon - Chair of Cavendish
- Roger Lee - Head of Equity at Cavendish
- James Ashton - CEO at the QCA
Timings:
- 8.30 – 9:00 arrival & breakfast
- 9.00 – 10:30 panel discussion & Q&A
- 10:30 – 11:00 refreshments & networking
Register your place at the booking link above.
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