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The 2026 NXD Programme, delivered by FWB in partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School, begins in just four weeks. Now in its seventh year, the programme is designed for aspiring and current Non-Executive Directors, as well as senior executives considering a future Board career. It provides practical insight into the realities of effective […]

In partnership with the University of Edinburgh Business School, FWB recently hosted a timely and insightful online masterclass on the fast-evolving topic of shareholder activism. The session brought together a diverse group of current and aspiring non-executive directors (NXDs) to explore how boards can proactively prepare for activist engagement, protect long-term strategy, and avoid being […]

In the latest session of our Non-Executive Director Development Programme, we had the privilege of hosting Valentina Kretzschmar and Amanda Young, two distinguished experts in the fields of energy transition and corporate sustainability. Their insights provided a comprehensive overview of the challenges and opportunities that non-executive directors (NXDs) face in guiding their companies through the energy transition while ensuring long-term sustainability.

Our Non-Executive Director Development Programme continued with a fourth session that deep-dived into the unique challenges and opportunities that non-executive directors (NXDs) face in private equity-backed businesses. Featuring insights from Calum Paterson of Scottish Equity Partners (SEP) and John Watson, the session highlighted the critical role of strategic alignment, effective communication, and ethical governance in […]

The NXD Development Programme continued with a session focused on the role of the NXD in assessing risk. The session explored this important topic in relation to corporate risk and the growing impact of geopolitical risk on organisations.

The NXD Development Programme continued with a session focused on the role of the NXD in assessing risk. The session explored this important topic in relation to corporate risk and the growing impact of geopolitical risk on organisations.

The NXD Development Programme launched this month with a session on ‘Board Papers—the Good, the Bad and the Ugly’, led by Niamh Corbett of Board Intelligence, a leading business reporting company.