NED Research Results 2020

Findings from Criticaleye's NED Retreat Research:

83% of NEDs think that management teams are too inward-looking
Only 51% say the Chair, CEO and CFO are fully aligned on strategy
57% of Chairs and NEDs believe they need to improve the quality of strategic debate with their execs
83% of NEDs are grappling with business model disruption, compared to 67% in 2017
One in four CEOs will be replaced over the next 12-18 months
95% of Chairs and NEDs agree on the benefits of leadership development combing both individual and team opportunities

Click here to watch leading Chairs and Non-executives talk about how they help executives take a longer-term view. Featuring: Phil Smith, Chair, IQE plc (& Criticaleye Board Mentor), Neil Griffiths, Non-executive Director, City Pub Group and StarStock (& Criticaleye Board Mentor), Sarah Bates, Chair, Merian Global Investors, Dame Alison Carnwath, NED, BP, Independent Director, Zurich Insurance Group and Advisory Board, Criticaleye and Tony Hayward, Chair, Glencore.

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