Board Agenda: Podcast

The role of Non-Executive Directors during a time of crisis & uncertainty - Interview with Chairman of Tesco - John Allan

October 01, 2020 Board Agenda Season 1 Episode 2
The role of Non-Executive Directors during a time of crisis & uncertainty - Interview with Chairman of Tesco - John Allan
Board Agenda: Podcast
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Board Agenda: Podcast
The role of Non-Executive Directors during a time of crisis & uncertainty - Interview with Chairman of Tesco - John Allan
Oct 01, 2020 Season 1 Episode 2
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In this episode of Board Agenda, we interview John Allan, the Chairman of Tesco & one of the UK’s foremost corporate leaders to gain his insights about the role of non-executive directors, their responsibilities and priorities at time when their role on the board has arguably never been more critical, during a period of great uncertainty for business community & the economy of the UK. 

We discuss the key issues that boards should focus on in the current business environment, the questions NEDs should be asking senior management, how the pandemic has influenced the priorities for boards & companies, how boards can get the most value from their NEDs & the skills & expertise most needed on boards in these challenging times. 


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In this episode of Board Agenda, we interview John Allan, the Chairman of Tesco & one of the UK’s foremost corporate leaders to gain his insights about the role of non-executive directors, their responsibilities and priorities at time when their role on the board has arguably never been more critical, during a period of great uncertainty for business community & the economy of the UK. 

We discuss the key issues that boards should focus on in the current business environment, the questions NEDs should be asking senior management, how the pandemic has influenced the priorities for boards & companies, how boards can get the most value from their NEDs & the skills & expertise most needed on boards in these challenging times.