Hi Katlego, For me, the circumstances you describe create a fundamental conflict of interest (real/perceived or potential) between the fees earned as a consultant and an independent non-executive director view of the best interests of the company. In the absence of any other context, my approach, assuming ...

Hi Katlego, I am not a supporter of non-executive directors (NED) being appointed a consultant and then sitting in meetings with management. I think it blurs the line between the board and management. In a number of state-owned enterprises that I am involved in it is expressly prohibited. I once had ...

My personal view is that there is a high risk of conflict of interest for a non executive Board board who also does consultancy services to the same organisation. It is better to stick to one & not both. ------------------------------ Kiliana Bangure ------------------------------

Thanks for the interesting question. For me, I would argue that the moment a NED sits in on management meeting they cease to be independent. They immediately become invested in the decisions and the views of those at the meeting. I can see the temptation to involve talented NEDS into the more day to ...

Hi Katlego The relationship should be minuted as an agreement at the time of appointment; with this agreement clearly specifying firstly the fees the NED receives as a director and any compensation for consultancy work being undertaken. These would typically be separate contracts for the two roles. It ...

Hi everyone. what are your views on non executive directors sitting as consultants in management meetings of the same company ? ------------------------------ Katlego Legalamitloa Secretarial Specialist FirstRand Gauteng ------------------------------

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A good followup article that discusses 5 areas directors need to ask about cyber security (by no means an exhaustive list, but an excellent starting point for further discussion) The five questions directors need to ask about cyber security (afr.com) Do directors have enough knowledge? Is the ...

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In the UK every director who is remunerated (in whatever form that takes, but obviouslty most commonly through money payments) by the director's company is subject to mandatory PAYE (pay as you earn) income tax treatment, whether or not that person is also an employee. That means the company must deduct ...