Non-Executive Directors Programme

Your trusted resource for NED guidance and updates

NEDs play a vital role in the governance and success of businesses and other organisations. However, regulatory requirements and the pace of change make the role challenging. Media interest in executive pay, shareholder activism and governance issues now focus greater attention on this role.

At BDO, we provide resources, updates on key issues and reports relating to those in Non-Executive Director roles. Our hub focuses on the NED journey, the role of non-executive boards and audit committees, corporate strategy, corporate governance and technical and regulatory updates.

We aim to make our non-executive director network a valuable source of information and guidance for NEDs, which covers:

  • Expert roundtable discussions and webinars on topical issues, such as ESG, Cyber Security, board governance and regulatory reform
  • Opportunities to build your NED network
  • A dedicated hub where you can access reports, research, news, and timely updates on technical and legal developments
  • Co-sponsored events, updates and training with The Non-Executive Directors’ Association (NEDA)  
  • A quarterly NED News Bulletin which includes a roundup of the latest news, insights and thought leadership all in one email. You can sign up for our NED News Bulletin by clicking here.


In 2025, we are sponsoring the plc and AIM awards which recognise the achievements of Non-Executive Directors of both corporate businesses and the not-for-profit community.

Programme structure

For more information on the events listed, please contact Hannah Scarbrough at Hannah.Scarbrough@bdo.co.uk.

For the Board and NEDs

EventDateLocationRegister

Facing Geopolitical Uncertainty: Insights and Solutions

3 July 2025
VirtualRegister
Corporate Governance
Autumn 2025VirtualTBA

For Audit Committee Chairs

EventDateLocationRegister
Knowledge and breakfast roundtable eventSeptember 2025In personTBA - Invite only
Knowledge and breakfast roundtable event
December 2025In personTBA - Invite only

For Financial Services NEDs

EventDateLocationRegister
Assuring good outcomes for vulnerable customers10 June 2025
VirtualRegister
Women on Boards Directors x BDO summer networking event
25 June 2025
In person (London Baker Street)
Invite only


The Financial Services events are invite only and places are limited. For any questions or to express your interest in joining Financial Services Director's programme, please contact Sasha Molodtsov.

Past Webinars

Succeeding in Sustainability: Beyond the Here and Now

Succeeding in Sustainability Social Card


Watch our most recent NED webinar on Succeeding in Sustainability: Beyond the Here and Now. During this session, our panellists provided insights into the ways we are working with businesses to ensure ESG strategy, reporting and risk management are effectively implemented. We provided insights into our own journey to improve the quality of our data and confidence in our reporting.

Watch now

If you are interested in more topics like this subscribe to our mailing list here.

Click here to view the rest of our ned webinars

Meet our NEDs programme leads

Jo Gilbey

Jo Gilbey

Partner, Head of Public Markets
View bio

Contact