Livingston James was delighted to run the latest instalment of our NED Forum series yesterday, bringing together aspiring, new, and experienced NEDs for an energising and practical discussion on what it really takes to be an effective Non Executive Director within a family owned business.
Kindly hosted at KPMG’s Glasgow offices, the session featured a fireside chat and we were privileged to welcome an exceptional panel of speakers from the family business community: Clyde Marwick, Mark McDavid, and Michael Donaldson. Thank you all for sharing your experiences with such candour and offering invaluable advice for those considering or developing a NED career.
From navigating family dynamics to building trust as an external advisor, the conversation surfaced several powerful takeaways. One that resonated strongly with attendees was a commitment to communities; the best NEDs get it instinctively, and the generational thinking is what sets family firms apart.
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us. We look forward to welcoming you back to future events in the NED Forum series. If you’re interested in attending upcoming sessions, please contact Sophie Randles: [email protected]
If you require executive search support for Non Executive Directors, or you would like to explore Livingston James’ leadership advisory services for your organisation, we’d be delighted to help. Please get in touch with our team of search specialists to start the conversation: Contact Livingston James | [email protected].
