Cranfield Executive Development Blog | non-executive director

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 21, 2025

“The Cranfield brand is a powerful quality-assurance and risk-reduction stamp for organisations.”

Victoria Coxen reflects on how attending the Cranfield Non-Executive Director Programme has helped her drive wide-ranging...

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“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On July 10, 2025

“Since attending the programme, I have been appointed to three commercial boards.”

Derek McGlashan shares how attending The Non-Executive Director Programme enhanced his confidence in applying for and holding...

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The art of onboarding non-executive directors

By Ian Durant On September 3, 2024

The art of onboarding non-executive directors

Ian Durant, non-executive chair of Warren Partners and Britvic PLC, shares his experiences and tips for successfully...

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“The programme gave me more confidence in pursuing non-executive placements.”

By Cranfield Executive Development On June 25, 2024

“The programme gave me more confidence in pursuing non-executive placements.”

Stuart Hopper was awarded a Cranfield charity scholarship to attend the Non-Executive Directors' Programme. These scholarships...

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Is a non-executive director role for you?

By Ian White On February 26, 2024

Is a non-executive director role for you?

Ten tips to help you decide if a non-executive director role is right for you.

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Six governance principles relevant to any organisation

By Professor Ruth Bender On October 16, 2018

Six governance principles relevant to any organisation

We often see corporate governance discussed in the context of codes for large listed companies. But there are many different...

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Four problems you may face as a non-executive director

By Professor Ruth Bender On October 15, 2018

Four problems you may face as a non-executive director

As a new NED you may discover some unexpected situations in your first role.

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