Endorsements for the Boardroom Centre
"As a small family owned company seeking to formalise business processes and explore new opportunities for the company, appointing a non-executive director made good business sense. From our initial discussions, through to the specification and selection of suitably experienced individuals, the interview process and the ultimate decision were made so easy thanks to the IoD's Boardroom Centre and the panel of experienced directors from which we could draw.
The appointment of a non-executive director is an approach I would recommend to other SMEs. Bringing in the external perspective has provided us with fresh thinking as well as a more structured approach to governance issues and strategic planning for the long-term.
Working with the Boardroom Centre is an experience I would certainly recommend to others."
Anne Millar, Managing Director, Professional Tradesmen Ltd
"When RGA was briefing Thora Mackey in the Boardroom Centre on our requirements for new directors, I highlighted the desire to have outstanding and top calibre experienced technical directors who would bring their knowledge and experience to our board discussions. Just as important was to find directors who had the confidence and ability to work with management to help develop as a team, while still maintaining their independence.
It is not just the boardroom discussion that is important but the ability to generally guide the management while not impinging on day-to-day business. Sometimes this balance is difficult to develop. To date we have been successful, but openness when choosing potential candidates goes a very long way to avoiding misunderstandings at a later stage."
Enda Murphy, Executive Vice-President, RGA International Reinsurance Company Ltd
