217. The CFO’s Next Chapter: Mastering the Transition to NED with Jeremy Earnshaw

Send us your thoughts In this fourth instalment of the Mastering M&A series, host Hannah Munro is joined by Jeremy Earnshaw, Founding Director of Clarendon and experienced CFO, to explore the journey from CFO to Non-Executive Director (NED). Whether you"re considering your first NED role or want to understand the challenges and opportunities that come with it, this episode is packed with valuable insights. In this episode, we discuss:How the role differs from an executive position and the mindset shift requiredThe reality of NED roles vs. advertised time commitmentsHow to assess opportunities and avoid roles that aren"t the right fitCommon pitfalls, governance struggles, and difficult board dynamicsThe key to being an effective NEDTips for aspiring NEDs, including building experience and crafting the right CV  Links mentioned:Jeremy"s LinkedinLearn more about Clarendon Executive Coaching and Mentoring Explore other CFO 4.0 Podcast episodes here. Subscribe to our Podcast!