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Non‐executive directors and the Higgs consultation paper, ‘Review of the role and effectiveness of non‐executive directors’

Non‐executive directors and the Higgs consultation paper, ‘Review of the role and effectiveness... This paper has the objective of reflecting on the role of non‐executive directors (NEDs) in the corporate governance process. The paper reviews the role of NEDs both from an academic perspective and from the perspective of the lead author’s practical experience of being (having been) a chairman, a chief executive and a NED on the boards of private and public companies. In addition to taking an overview of the main issues involved the paper comments on the specific issues raised in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) review of the role and effectiveness on NEDs by Derek Higgs. Finally, the paper offers conclusions and recommendations for improving the effectiveness of NEDs. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance Emerald Publishing

Non‐executive directors and the Higgs consultation paper, ‘Review of the role and effectiveness of non‐executive directors’

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Emerald Publishing
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Copyright © 2002 MCB UP Ltd. All rights reserved.
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1358-1988
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10.1108/13581980210810346
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Abstract

This paper has the objective of reflecting on the role of non‐executive directors (NEDs) in the corporate governance process. The paper reviews the role of NEDs both from an academic perspective and from the perspective of the lead author’s practical experience of being (having been) a chairman, a chief executive and a NED on the boards of private and public companies. In addition to taking an overview of the main issues involved the paper comments on the specific issues raised in the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) review of the role and effectiveness on NEDs by Derek Higgs. Finally, the paper offers conclusions and recommendations for improving the effectiveness of NEDs.

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Journal of Financial Regulation and Compliance – Emerald Publishing

Published: Dec 1, 2002

Keywords: (NEDs); Department of Trade and Industry

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