Recruiting and managing a non-executive director - Berry.

Corporate governance is under the media spotlight, with the Hempel and Cadbury reports attracting headline news. As a result, there is now even more pressure on company boards to govern impeccably. The appointment of NEDs is a key strategic decision which will hopefully bring competent management and independent policing to the board. So its correct execution is vital.

This broad new report avoids rhetoric and provides a balanced account of how NED's may help or hinder a company.

Contents include:

• What is a NED?
• Why are NEDs suddenly so important?
• What are the potential benefits and drawbacks?
• Recruiting and inducting NEDs
• NED role conflict and managing expectations
• The NED on the board and its sub-committees