Alvarez & Marsal

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Companies, investors and government entities around the world turn to Alvarez & Marsal (A&M) for leadership, action and results. Privately held since its founding in 1983, A&M is a leading global professional services firm that provides advisory, business performance improvement and turn around management services. When conventional approaches are not enough to create transformation and drive change, clients seek our deep expertise and ability to deliver practical solutions to their unique problems.

With over 5,000 people across four continents, we deliver tangible results for corporates, boards, private equity firms, law firms and government agencies facing complex challenges. Our senior leaders, and their teams, leverage A&M’s restructuring heritage to help companies act decisively, catapult growth and accelerate results. We are experienced operators, world-class consultants, former regulators and industry authorities with a shared commitment to telling clients what’s really needed for turning change into a strategic business asset, managing risk and unlocking value at every stage of growth.

To learn more, visit: AlvarezandMarsal.com. Follow A&M on LinkedIn, Twitter and Facebook. 

Audeliss

Awards Sponsor

As the destination for diverse talent, Audeliss are experts in the executive search and appointment diverse leaders into executive and non-executive roles across the private and public sector, partnering with our clients to achieve a universal vision of levelling the playing field for leadership teams and boardrooms globally so that everyone has a fair chance to win the opportunity.

www.audeliss.com

BDO

Awards Sponsor

In these uncertain yet exciting times, clients tell us they want to work with people who take the time to really understand their needs.

We understand that you will want experts with the confidence and experience to help you navigate unfamiliar territory, provide practical advice and insightful solutions — people with an opinion that want to help you succeed.

We have applied this thinking to how we will deliver you a service experience in a way that stands out from the competition, and goes beyond the delivery of sector expertise and technical excellence. This is underpinned by our ability to bring; vision, visibility, confidence, inspiration, and, most importantly, trust to your experience of working with BDO.

And BDO.NED, our non-executive director programme, is a valuable source of information, advice and support whether you are just starting a NED career or have an established portfolio.

‍www.bdo.co.uk

Board Agenda

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Board Agenda is a progressive and independent resource for a global community of executive & non-executive board directors, institutional investors and recognised industry experts, providing access to insight, intelligence and shared experience about emerging issues that are shaping corporate strategy.

The roles and responsibilities of board directors and corporate leadership teams in the UK, Europe & around the world have become more complex as they encounter a rapidly evolving social, economic, environmental & regulatory landscape. Board Agenda provides news, informed opinion, insight and intelligence about emerging governance, strategy, risk and ethical business issues that are shaping corporate strategy. Subscribers receive free access to a premier business magazine, extensive online resources & invitations to networking events.

Our insight & research programme is enhanced by experienced non-executive and executive board directors, as well as investors, governance professionals, economists, academics, politicians and regulators from Europe and across the world, with thousands of articles, reports and case studies available on every conceivable issue that board members encounter.

‍Board Agenda’s purpose is to support board executives, so they gain insight about issues that impact on corporate governance, acquire specific knowledge about board practices, navigate the increasing complexities of their role, embed best practice in their board activities, help them achieve effective board oversight and ensure their performance as board members is exemplary.

To subscribe or find out more about Board Agenda please visit

boardagenda.com

Boudicca

Award Sponsor

Boards are under increasing pressure to improve their governance practice. Boudicca provides specialist shareholder communication, proxy solicitation and advice on best practice corporate governance helping companies to better prepare and, where necessary, defend their positions.

Since 2012 Boudicca has worked on over 200 AGMs, EGMs and M&A transactions in the UK and internationally – many of which have been high profile.

Boudicca is unique by combining two major strengths to deliver winning results for our clients: The ‘brawn’ – tenacity and energy to chase up and deliver proxy votes across the complex custodial network; and The ‘brain’ – insight and understanding of the intricate workings of corporate governance codes and proxy advisory agencies.

Routinely working with companies to improve the AGM experience and outcome can avoid the perils of the activist and the “box ticking” proxy advisory agencies. Boudicca advises a wide range of clients – company boards, private equity firms, activist investors, asset and fund managers.

Our talented team includes former analysts from the top proxy advisory agencies, who together, have analysed more than 6,000 shareholder meetings.

‍Boudicca – maximising shareholder support through progressive corporate governance and meaningful engagement.

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www.boudiccaproxy.com

CMS

Award Sponsor

At CMS we put our clients’ interests and priorities at the very heart of everything we do. An unwavering sector focus combined with quality practice specialism and a geographic reach that makes us one of the top 10 law firms in the world, means we can advise you whatever your legal needs.

‍www.cms.law

Cranfield

Partner

As a leading business school, Cranfield’s mission is to improve the practice of management everywhere. In particular, our open executive programmes have earned global recognition.

We have one of the largest portfolios worldwide with programmes ranging from high-level business leadership capabilities to specialist areas of professional management expertise. Our participants work with, and learn from, some of the best minds in international business, benefiting at first-hand from their unique insights and practical research.

‍www.cranfield.ac.uk

Edelman

Award Sponsor

Edelman is a leading global communications marketing firm that partners with many of the world’s largest and emerging businesses and organisations, helping them evolve, promote and protect their brands and reputations. As the number one agency in the UK, a team of brand, reputation and digital strategists drive award winning creative communication programmes. We have deep expertise in consumer trends, research, analytics and insights, corporate reputation, health, technology, crisis, energy, and government affairs.
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www.edelman.co.uk

Non-Executive Directors Association

Partner

The Non-Executive Directors Association (”NEDA“) was established in 2006 as the first independent UK association dedicated to meeting the training and personal development needs of Non-Executive Directors (”NEDs“).

NEDA is focused on the real day-to-day issues faced by non-executive directors with a brief to support and advise NEDs, companies and organisations – whatever their size, type or industry sector.

The demands of the role have increased and NEDs are seeking a greater understanding of where they fit into the corporate governance framework of their organisation. This is important on a number of levels, especially for:
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• Anyone thinking of becoming a NED
• The newly appointed NED
• The Board looking at NED succession planning and individuals (such as Company Secretaries), whose tasks include assisting NEDs to fulfil their roles effectively

NEDA has recently published the second edition of the ’Non-Executive Directors Handbook‘ and has linked this to an ’Essential Training Course for NEDs‘. As well as providing technical and training support NEDA works with a number of Partner organisations to offer:
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• Legal updates and business information
• D&O Insurance cover and advice
• Recruitment services
• Networking events
• Coaching and mentoring assistance
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‍www.nedaglobal.com

Peel Hunt

Founder & Organiser

Peel Hunt are specialists in UK investment banking focusing on UK mid and small-cap companies. Our joined-up approach allows us to consistently deliver value to UK corporates, global institutions and trading counterparties.

Our partnership structure best aligns our interests with those of our clients and stakeholders. We only engage with clients as a house –investment banking, sales and research must all agree. This leads to long-term successful client relationships.

Peel Hunt have a current retained corporate client list of over 159 listed companies, 1,200+ institutions who have signed up to receive our research, and a trading platform that makes markets in c.3,500 equity and fixed income products. Peel Hunt ranked 1st for research in the 2021 Institutional Investor (formerly Extel) Survey of UK Mid and Small Cap Brokerage Firms for the fifth successive year, while its sector teams achieved more Top 3 rankings than any other broker.

www.peelhunt.com

The Sunday Times

Supporter

The NED Awards winners will be published by The Sunday Times, Britain’s biggest selling quality Sunday paper. Among all categories of top business people, from chairmen and board directors to chief executives and non-executives, the readership of The Sunday Times is way ahead of all other British newspapers.

‍www.sunday-times.com

Women On Boards

Partner

Women on Boards is an action-oriented social enterprise supporting women seeking to leverage their professional skills and experience into non-executive director and other board level roles.

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Women on Boards exists to help women make the right connections and career choices to get to board level within their own company or to take on a non-executive board role. We are lowering the barriers to entry to the boardroom and building the pipeline of board-ready women.

There are many different types of boards, all of which need directors or trustees, including charity boards, Public Sector boards and committees, housing associations, education and sports bodies, NHS Trusts – all the way up to FTSE Boards. However women are under-represented in all sectors; they are less likely than men to be asked to join a board and many lack information about how to access these roles successfully.

‍www.womenonboards.net

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NEDs at a time of crisis: ‘The culture of boards made a huge difference’

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Should your CEO’s pay be linked to ESG metrics?

Article by Olivier Lebleu, CFA – Head of ESG, Edelman Smithfield

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Activist Investors in Europe: Who will they target next? Interim outlook – June 2021

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Overcoming Extraordinary Circumstances

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From A to Zero: how to build a credible corporate net zero strategy

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Bringing first-time NEDs on board

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UK Activist Targets Outperform Despite Covid-19

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AGM Trends 2019

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Business has passed the Covid-19 competence test but bigger challenges lie ahead

Article by Edelman

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Corporate Reputation and Covid-19: The Role of the Non-Executive Director

A report by NEDA

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What does it mean for a PLC board to be "responsible"​?

Article by Iain Dey, Head of Special Projects, Edelman UK

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Changing Priorities: Activists’ Focus Shifts to ESG, Board Diversity and New Sectors

Article by Alvarez & Marsal

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Turn on the Floodlights

Article by Women on Boards

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What’s The Future of London? – Paul Drechsler CBE Interview

Article by The Business Influencer

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A Week in the Life of an Editor – The Sunday Times Business Section

Article by The Business Influencer

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Does your board have the ESG skills they need for future success?

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Don’t let groupthink hold you back

Women on Boards

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Non-executives at a time of crisis

A podcast from Board Agenda

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True Transformation Demands That the CEO Act as the Chief Change Agent

Article by A&M

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The Growing Importance of ESG in Public Companies

Article by Equiniti

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2019 AGM Season Trends

Article by Boudicca

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What are the benefits of becoming a NED?

Article by Audeliss

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An Interview with Steven Fine, Chief Executive of Peel Hunt

Article by Ninder Johal DL

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UK companies ‘need to go further’ on LGBTQ+ inclusion

Article by Board Agenda

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In Conversation with Tesco Boss John Allan – What is the Role of a NED?

Article by The Business Influencer

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2021 AGM Season Forecast

Article by Boudicca

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What does it take to be an effective non-executive director?

A podcast from Board Agenda

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How can NEDs prepare for the off-payroll rules?

Article by BDO

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Edelman Trust Barometer Special Report: Institutional Investors – Is ESG An Expensive Luxury In The Middle Of A Pandemic?

Article by Iain Dey, Edelman

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Recovering from a crisis – key considerations for Non-Executive Directors

A webinar from BDO

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Article by CMS

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    Going Concern – Are you asking the critical questions?

    Executive, Non-Executive Directors and auditors are under more intense public scrutiny than ever. In this context, the assessment of Going Concern is a key area of focus – the conclusion reached impacts the basis of preparation of the financial statements and provides insight to investors and creditors as to whether a business is viable to invest in or to provide goods and services to.

    Going Concern assessments are not simple to do. There are lots of moving parts, judgments and estimates, which can change and lead to increased risk that the board’s conclusions on Going Concern do not pan out as expected.

    As a Non-Executive Director (‘NED’), getting close to Going Concern assessments and the judgments taken by Management teams is critical to ensuring the inherent risk around Going Concern assessment is reduced.

    In this video, BDO specialists from across audit, debt advisory and restructuring provide guidance to NEDs on what to ask, when to ask, as well as some key lessons learnt from experience to help inform the challenge areas NEDs can bring to the assessment over Going Concern.

  • For many Natural Resources companies, December 2020 marks the first reporting period in which COVID is an in-year event. Is your company prepared for the next round of reporting? How are you going to account for recent events in your going concern, impairment, control environment and disclosure considerations?

    On the 15th of January, BDO Natural Resources audit partners Louise Sayers and Pete Acloque will host a workshop for Audit Committee members, Non-Executive Directors, CFOs, Financial Controllers, and anyone else concerned with reporting at Natural Resources companies, which will provide practical guidance on key considerations for reporting post 2020.
    This workshop follows on from the 'Natural Resources reporting survival guide' BDO published in December 2020, which you can access here.

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    Investors have been telling us for years now that they really do care about more than just profits - and that financial performance tends to follow companies that "do the right thing"

    Does any of that hold true in a pandemic? Or does the bottom line matter more?
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    On Wednesday, 18th November 2020 we will bring together a panel of industry experts for the virtual launch of the 2020 Edelman Investor Trust report. The findings are based on a poll of fund managers and chief investment officers in key geographies around the world.
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    Panellists include:
    Iain Dey, Head of Special Projects, Edelman;
    Stephen Bird, CEO, Standard Life Aberdeen;
    Jacqui Ferguson, Portfolio Non-Executive Director, Croda, Tesco Bank, Wood;
    Chuka Umunna, Head of ESG, Edelman;
    Jeremy Taylor, CEO, Lazard Asset Management (UK)
    For more details and to register your interest, click the link below.

  • CMS Boardroom webinar: Board control and responsibility in a virtual environment  

    Date: Thursday 26th November 2020
    Time: 2pm-3:30pm BST

    The COVID 19 pandemic has cut a swathe through global economies and the need to re-evaluate how we operate in the workforce has never been more important. Arguably, much of what has happened has been the acceleration of an ongoing trend so a lot of the current changes are likely here to stay. Join us on Thursday 26 November where we will be hosting a virtual panel discussion, where we will focus on key considerations for board members in the new virtual environment, with travel and in-person activities severely curtailed.

    Topics and panelists will include:
    The Economy – Tim Harford – Economist, senior columnist for Financial Times and presenter of BBC Radio 4
    The economic consequences of the pivot to a more virtual world
    People – Professor Adrian Furnham – one of the world's most productive psychologists and one of HR Magazine’s 20 Most Influential People in HR
    Impact on your workforce of the new way of working
    Maintaining control – Gilly Lord – Head of Audit Strategy and Public Policy at PwC
    Control and reporting systems in a remote environment Q&A

  • ESG: Can business balance stakeholder interests during the second wave of COVID-19?

    Date: Thursday 8th October
    Time: 10am-11am BST

    On Thursday, 8th October, Edelman Smithfield will host a virtual event featuring a panel of high-profile senior executives who will explore the challenge of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors into corporate and investor decision making. The discussion will focus on whether being mindful of ESG and stakeholder considerations involves impossible trade-offs at a time when the second wave of COVID-19 is putting businesses under considerable pressure.

    Panellists include:
    Chuka Umunna - Head of ESG, Edelman, Panel Moderator
    Sheila Patel - Chair, Goldman Sachs Asset Management
    John Allan CBE - Chairman, Tesco PLC/ Barratt Developments PLC, and Vice President, CBI
    Saker Nusseibeh CBE - CEO, Federated Hermes International

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