Can a Chairman Mentor the CEO?

Authored by Marc Barber, Director of Content, Criticaleye

Criticaleye explores the relationship between the CEO and chairman, and presents four points that should be observed.

Points of discussion include:

CEOs don't do vulnerable
The chairman does the hiring and firing
The right level of trust and openness between both parties can make for a powerful partnership
Being a CEO can be isolating, so seeking an independent view can be invaluable

Featuring commentary from:

Tom Beedham, Director, Programme Management, Criticaleye

Cheryl Black, NED, Unum

Anthony Fletcher, CEO, Graze

Sir Ian Gibson, Criticaleye Board Mentor / Chairman, Norbrook

Ian Harley, Criticaleye Board Mentor / SID, British Energy

Richard Laing, Criticaleye Board Mentor / Chairman, 3i Infrastructure

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Contributors

Anthony Fletcher
Former CEO
graze

Cheryl Black
Independent Trustee
Scottish Widows Master Trust

Ian Gibson
Former Board Mentor
Criticaleye

Richard Laing
Chair
3i Infrastructure

Tom Beedham
Director - Board Mentors & NEDs

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