ROSEMARY WILSON,
Sir, - The topic of corporate governance is very much in the news recently - and rightly so. One of the most important aspects of good corporate governance is that of having suitably experienced non-executive directors on board.
The process of appointing the right non-executive director should be given the same importance as that of appointing the chief executive. Sadly, this is not always the case and many a board has non-executive directors who make no real contribution to the company.
The Boardroom Centre, now at the Institute of Directors, was set up as a non-profit organisation some 18 years ago with the specific remit of promoting good corporate governance and of helping companies to find appropriate non-executive directors for their boards. We have a register of experienced non-executive directors with diverse business backgrounds and qualifications who are available to act as non-executive directors on company boards. Over the years we have successfully helped many companies, both public and private, large and small, to find appropriate board members.
The recent launch of the IoD Centre for Corporate Governance at UCD will assist us in promoting good business practice in this country, highlighting and promoting the role of the independent non-executive director. - Yours, etc.,
Executive,
ROSEMARY WILSON,
The Boardroom Centre,
Institute of Directors,
89 James's Street,
Dublin 8.