The UK Non-Executive Director 2008 Networking Seminars


We are pleased to announce the launch of the 2008 networking events.

There are two different types of events this year.

Our main networking events follow the popular format of three expert speakers, a panel session and informal drinks and networking. There are specific themes for each of these events:

London events (16.00 – 19.30)

Tuesday 29 April NEDs in a Family Business
Tuesday 13 May Being a Charity Trustee
Wednesday 21 May NEDs in the Public Sector
Wednesday 11 June Diversity on Boards with a particular focus on women on boards
Tuesday 23 September Getting Value from NEDs

Leeds event

Wednesday 8 October General seminar for current and aspiring NEDs

In addition we have introduced two half-day workshops specifically designed for those interested in their first Non-Executive role. These intensive and interactive events will help you to discover more about the role and how to go about finding your first position. These events also finish with informal drinks and networking. Both will be held in London.

Wednesday 7 May 13.45 – 18.30
Wednesday 15 October

Places at all of these events are limited so register today. Members of the Non-Executive Director benefit from special rates.

To find out more about these events visit www.non-execs.com.

Exec-Appointments acquired by the Financial Times

The Financial Times has acquired senior management job-board exec-appointments.com as an ideal vehicle for developing its non-print recruitment business.

There are clear synergies between the two businesses. The FT's global presence, brand profile and financial recruitment capability is complemented by exec-appointments.com's strength in senior non-financial jobs. In addition, the acquisition also provides the FT with an established technology platform for further developments.

FT CEO John Riddings commented: “Online recruitment is a key growth area and while the Financial Times is highly successful in print-based recruitment, this acquisition will allow us to crack the burgeoning web-based sector. We can extend the business into Asia and the US and seriously upgrade our recruitment and training offering to both customers and advertisers.
“We've been aware that we needed to upgrade our general online recruitment offering,” he continued. “With no clear leader in the sector, we believe that exec-appointments will rapidly step into the breach.”

exec-appointments' CEO Betty Thayer believes the move will increase the site's appeal to larger corporate clients, as well as providing the opportunity to develop new products for both FT audiences and existing customers.

MBA-Direct and MBA Jobs

Each quarter I write an article for the Association of MBAs' newsletter, Ambition. If you have an MBA, whether a new graduate or an experienced alumni, why not take a look at http://www.mbaworld.com/ and read about enhancing your MBA career.

If you are interested in seeing the best jobs for MBAs why not visit http://www.mba-direct.com/?

Interested in becoming a Non-Executive Director?

Are you thinking about a portfolio career? If so you should consider joining The Non-Executive Director at http://www.non-execs.com/. We have a special offer in October for all registered members. Visit the site to join today.

Piccola Accademia comes to London

Dear Friends,

Following the success of our Montisi Festival this summer and our very well-attended harpsichord and ensemble master classes, we are preparing to bring a slice of Montisi to London on Tuesday, November 20th at 7.30pm at St George’s Hanover Square. As a part of the London Bach Society ‘Bachfest’, our programme will include four harpsichords and four harpsichordists (the cream of our students from the summer master classes, hailing from Poland, Finland, Russia and Israel—including two Bruges prize winners and a Bach Leipzig prize winner). The programme will be led and narrated by acclaimed harpsichordist/conductor Laurence Cummings, who, along with historic strings and noted music journalist Warwick Thompson, will take us on an entertaining journey around Europe with the harpsichord, highlighting differences in national style and influences, with a special emphasis on JS BACH. The programme will include:

First movement Concerto in C major for two harpsichords

Prelude non mesure in A minor

The Hunt
Toccata Quarta from il primo libro

Allemande pour deux clavecins from 9ieme ordre
Sonata in E minor
Air and variations
INTERVAL
Brandenburg V

The programme is intended to entertain, educate a bit, and—most importantly—showcase our Piccola Accademia students.

Tickets for the general public for the concert will be available by phone from the London Bach Society at £18 and £12 (£5 for students) on (01883) 717372 or visit www.bachlive.co.uk. However, we hope you’ll consider a special Premium Pass that also includes a Champagne Reception And Patrons’ Dinner at the Savile Club on Brook St (a 3 minute walk from Hanover Square) starting immediately after the concert at 9.00pm. Passes are £120 each (including the concert), with proceeds and any other donations made on the evening to go towards support of our 2008 master class season. We hope that 60 people will join us for this event, which will afford an opportunity to discuss with students their experiences in Montisi, meet the makers of the four instruments and also meet some of our team members. The Premium Pass can be purchased by a cheque to the British Friends of the Piccola Accademia di Montisi (UK Reg. Charity 1118026). More information can be found on our website at http://www.piccolaaccademia.org/.

I would appreciate your forwarding this to friends who are interested in early music. We are building a wide support group and this is an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded people in a wonderful setting.

Betty Thayer
Trustee, UK Friends of the Piccola Accademia di Montisi

Church Urban Fund

I sit on the Board of Trustees for The Church Urban Fund - a not for profit organisation supporting social action in the most deprived areas of England. Through our work we support local organisations dealing with the day-to-day effects of poverty where they live. These organisations aim to make a real difference in the lives of those around them.

We work in the top 10% of the poorest communities in England. We use the Church of England's diocesan structure to ensure local knowledge informs our support. It also enables us to have good regional coverage. We support projects in both urban and rural areas.

The Church Urban Fund was set up by the Church of England 20 years ago as an expression of its mission to serve the poorest within our society.

Key areas of our work involve partnering with other organisations to tackle the roots of poverty, advocating on behalf of faith communities and their work at the grassroots, the giving of grants, developing of research and the championing of causes related to poverty.

exec-appointments expands into the Middle East

DUBAI -- exec-appointments.com, the website for executive jobs, has expanded its operation to the Middle East with a new office in Dubai. Strategically positioned in the Dubai Airport Free Zone, the new office will provide a much-needed presence on the ground for clients throughout the region.Gamal Abdulla, Middle East managing director, said: "Dubai is booming at the moment. There's a lot of enthusiasm and energy here. The economy is moving fast and businesses want to succeed. It's a very young and vibrant place and ideal as a hub between Europe and Asia. "With so much expansion going on, companies need quality candidates for a range of senior roles in financial services, construction, education and telecomms. exec-appointments.com will be the only jobsite based in the Middle East specifically tailored to the senior end of the market."