The role of the non‐executive director: a personal view
Abstract
Purpose
The purpose of the paper is to provide an informed but personal view on the debate surrounding the role of the non‐executive director and the board.
Design/methodology/approach
The approach is that of a practitioner recruiting non‐executive directors. The author offers a personal view.
Findings
The author has had extensive discussions with both chairmen and non‐executive directors of FTSE companies and the views in the paper reflect these discussions.
Originality/value
The value of the paper is to stimulate debate and to promote a realistic climate within which business can operate effectively.
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Citation
Treadwell, D. (2006), "The role of the non‐executive director: a personal view", Corporate Governance, Vol. 6 No. 1, pp. 64-68. https://doi.org/10.1108/14720700610649463
Publisher
:Emerald Group Publishing Limited
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