PCS Featured Article Series

Welcome to the second issue of PricewaterhouseCoopers’ Featured Article Series by Private Client Services.

You would have received our inaugural issue in March, which we trust you found an engaging read.

By examining topics that concern you as business owners, we hope to offer you valuable insights and solutions drawing on our local and global network.

In this issue, we put the spotlight on corporate governance. A common measure used to improve corporate governance is the addition of non-executive directors to a company’s board of directors. Would this work for private companies and family businesses? Our featured article explores the role of non-executive directors in private companies and family businesses and the value that they can bring to the table.

Till our next instalment, we hope you find this issue interesting and useful reading.

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Issue 2 - August 2008

In this issue:
The role of non-executive directors in private companies and family businesses

  • What are the benefits of appointing non-executive directors?
  • Are there any disadvantages in having non-executive directors?
  • How can companies find suitable non-executive directors?
  • Education for non-executive directors