This blog is dedicated to empowering professionals who are ready to step into non-executive roles on public boards and bring their business expertise to the table.
15 June 2026
Janette Hodges is an experienced Independent Non-Executive Director with an executive background in Digital, Cybersecurity and Transformation. This is a much sought after skill-set on any Board given the heightened risks and new opportunities for the public sector today. Janette, welcome to the blog. To start, please tell us about your professional executive background. I’ve […]
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9 February 2026
Jonathan Simcock is an engineer by background with extensive senior executive experience in the oil and gas sector, spanning commercial leadership, asset management, project delivery, and mergers and acquisitions. He has also held executive roles in the public sector, including Executive Director for Major Projects in the former Office of Government Commerce. Jonathan has since […]
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5 January 2026
The role of the Non-Executive Director (NED) has evolved alongside the growing importance of corporate governance. Introduced in the 1980s to bring independence and external insight to company boards, NEDs were designed to complement the work of Executive Directors and strengthen decision-making. In 1992, the Cadbury Report—led by Sir Adrian Cadbury—formally recognised the role of NEDs and recommended that Audit and Remuneration Committees in listed […]
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12 November 2025
Becoming a Non-Executive Director in the public sector is a unique opportunity to apply your private-sector experience where it can make a tangible difference to society — while broadening your own leadership perspective. As a business leader, you bring commercial discipline, strategic insight, and results-focused thinking — all of which are highly valued in public bodies seeking […]
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3 November 2025
A Non-Executive Director, NED, is a member of a company’s board who is not part of the executive management team and does not participate in the day-to-day operations of the business. Instead, NEDs bring an independent and external perspective, providing constructive challenge, objective oversight, and strategic guidance to the executive team. Many NEDs also contribute […]
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Alison’s career spans the private, public, and charitable sectors, uniting deep experience in finance, governance, and leadership with a lifelong commitment to positive impact. With a background that bridges billion-dollar energy projects, start-up social enterprise, and public service, Alison brings a rare blend of commercial acumen and social purpose to everything she does.
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