The Independent Director: The Non-Executive Director s Guide to Effective Board Presence

Non-executive directors play a very important role in modern business. Providing a rare emphasis on ‘soft skills’, culture and relationship building, this comprehensive guide offers a unique insight into what it’s actually like to be a non-executive director, backed up by global case studies, research and interviews. “‘The purpose of this book is to explain what independent directors do, how they do it, and why. … It goes on to explore key themes that are critical issues for boards. The book is aimed at people who are interested in becoming independent directors themselves one day, or who simply want to know more about the role and what it entails. It is my hope also that some serving independent directors will also find it useful.’” (David Marx, David Marx Book Reviews, davidmarxbookreviews.wordpress.com, August, 2016)