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Are you ready to elevate your career to the next level? Join us on 12 March at 12:30 for an exclusive one-hour masterclass with Victoria McLean, CEO of City CV | International Career Consultancy | Hanover Group and a renowned career industry expert. This is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights from an award-winning Board CV writer and coach who has helped countless professionals achieve their career aspirations. In this session, Victoria will share insider tips on how to get Board ready, build your Non-Executive Director (NED) brand, and create a standout CV that captures attention. Whether you’re looking to transition into a Board role or simply enhance your professional presence, this masterclass will provide you with actionable strategies to set you apart in today’s competitive job market. Don’t miss out on this chance to learn from the best. Mark your calendars and prepare to take notes as you gain the tools to navigate your career journey with confidence. Click below to register now and secure your spot. 📅✨

On the 26th February, we are delighted to be hosting our first NEDNet event, a breakfast event led by Ian Farrelly and Kimberley Johnston. Board Dynamics will dive into all things Board governance, including discussion on today’s governance environment and the link between governance and commercial value, as well as case studies and teachings to help with your professional development as a NED. Ian is a director of MSP Company Secretarial and has a strong background in corporate governance, particularly in Board performance reviews. Complementing this, Kimberley, consultant for MSP Verosa and executive coach, has expertise in creating cultural change in organisations. Together, they provide the ultimate knowledge and practical advice on how you can optimise and develop your role within a Board to enable best overall performance. If you are a NED and are interested in attending this event, please reach out to discuss potential opportunities for non-members to attend. Spaces are limited and we anticipate they will be filled quickly. #BoardGovernance #BoardEffectiveness #NEDLeadership

This week we are looking forward to our first event of 2025 Challenging Times - Business Viability and Going Concern, Insights for NEDs. This event is hosted by HaysMac and will consist of an insightful session featuring speaker Christopher Cork, who will delve into this critical area of risk that demands Non-Executive Director oversight and input. There is still time to become a member and register for this event. For more information, please e-mail info@nednet.uk

Join us on January 29th for an insightful session hosted by HaysMac, led by Christopher Cork, as we delve into the critical area of business viability and going concern.   Non-Executive Directors play a vital role in overseeing these risks, especially today, where scrutiny is at an all-time high. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your understanding and contribute effectively to your organisation’s resilience. 📊   Sign up here for access to this and many more events: https://lnkd.in/gBABkRTe

Happy New Year from NEDNet 🎉 We're excited to kick off 2025 with a series of insightful events, including webinars, a breakfast discussion, and our first in-person event of 2025: ‘Challenging Times – Business Viability and Going Concern’ featuring expert speaker Christopher Cork from HaysMac. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to enhance your knowledge and network with industry leaders. 🔑 Sign up as a member today for exclusive access: https://lnkd.in/gBABkRTe

Join us on 29 January, for an exclusive members-only event: "Challenging Times – Business Viability and Going Concern: Insights for NEDs" with HaysMac. This essential seminar style session, led by Christopher Cork, will provide Non-Executive Directors with the tools and insights needed to navigate the complexities of business sustainability in today's uncertain landscape. Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your strategic decision-making skills and engage with industry experts. 📈🤝 Sign up for an annual membership; this will enable you to attend this and future events: https://lnkd.in/gBABkRTe

Last night NEDNet hosted its inaugural event, ‘What makes a great NED?’ and it was a resounding success. Hosted by Jaspal Sekhon and Hill Dickinson LLP in their Broadgate offices, we were able to welcome many guests. The evening started with talks from our guest speakers, Tanya Gass, who shared insights from her survey and what boards look for, and former Cabinet Minister Steve Norris, who brought his wealth of experience and knowledge to the evening, and shared his chronicles with our audience. Following this, there was a panel discussion with both Tanya and Steve, as well as expert advisors from each of our Founding Supporters; Zeus , Hill Dickinson LLP , HaysMac , MSP Organisation . Hosted by Harry Chathli from Gracechurch Group , the discussion was lively, informative and the audience posed thought-provoking questions to our panellists. Thank you to everyone involved who made this event possible. Our next event will be with HaysMac in January, so please sign up to hear the latest in thought leadership, events and more: https://lnkd.in/epkqA2S2

A bonus Friday announcement? Except this time it's not about a panellist... The expert advisor, and our moderator, from Gracechurch Group is… Harry Chathli – Harry is a financial PR and media strategist who has developed and designed successful communication campaigns to raise the profile of organisations, companies and government policies over the past 25 years. Harry has been the key PR adviser to clients ranging from FTSE 100 to AIM-listed businesses. Sectors that he is best known for range from anything that touches technology – such as pure technology, blockchain, biotech, cleantech, med-tech – to media, industrials, resources and property. Harry is also Non-executive Chairman at a Standard-listed company on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange. Places are limited, secure yours by following the link below:

Please welcome our final panellist! The expert advisor from Zeus is… Katy M. – Katy is a corporate finance specialist, corporate solicitor and a Qualified Executive within with a particular emphasis on assisting companies admit to trading on AIM. She facilitates fundraisings for new and existing AIM and provides ongoing AIM Rule compliance advice to existing AIM clients. Katy is also a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Renumeration Committee for Bevan Healthcare C.I.C. Secure your place here: https://lnkd.in/ehtfen2Q

Drumroll please! 🥁 The expert advisor from haysmacintyre is… Christopher Cork – Chris works with high growth businesses on both audit and transaction advisory engagements, primarily in the technology sector. As Co-Head of the Equity Capital Markets team at haysmacintyre, Chris’s portfolio comprises several AIM-listed backed businesses who place a premium on a robust, efficient and timely audit process. In addition, he acts as reporting accountant for companies undergoing an IPO or reverse takeover, as well as undertaking financial due diligence on acquisition targets.   This makes Chris ideally placed to work with his clients throughout their growth trajectory as they encounter the challenges of an increasingly complex financial reporting environment.   Chris is an active member of our international desks team with a focus on North America, where many of his clients have subsidiary operations or report to a parent company. He is also a regular contributor to MSI’s (haysmacintyre’s global alliance) special interest groups on audit and M&A. to secure your chance to attend, click here: https://lnkd.in/ehtfen2Q