NED Series
Sponsored by KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
New for 2025 we are launching a series of NED events - practical, insightful and open to all.
Working with KPMG in the Crown Dependencies we are delighted to launch a series of NED events designed to support, offer development and networking opportunities for Non Executive Directors (NED).
Whether you are an experienced NED, aspiring or looking to enhance your portfolio this is an opportunity to engage with likeminded peers.
To kick start our series, we are pleased to welcome John Browett, Chair Institute of Directors (UK) to discuss 'How do NEDs add value'
Through presentation and Q&A lead by IoD Isle of Man Chair, Steve Billinghurst, John will use his 10 year tenure at Octopus Group to provide insight into
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Good governance
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Critical evaluation
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Contribution to strategic success
John will also draw upon real life examples such as the Post Office Scandal, Carillion and Polly Peck.
Format
5:30pm - Registration, refreshments and networking opportunity.
6pm - Introduction from Steve Billinghurst, Chair IoD Isle of Man
Welcome to sponsor and introductory comments - Ed Houghton, Audit Partner KPMG in the Crown Dependencies
Presentation and Q&A
7pm - 7:30pm Networking till event close
Sponsor
Thank you to KPMG in the Crown Dependencies for supporting the IoD Isle of Man NED Series.
Speakers
Ed Houghton
Ed has a broad range of experience over the past 20+years, including leading financial services audits, such as banks, funds (including private equity), fund administration and investment management, as well as real estate – both investment property and property development. These have included LSE Main Market and AIM listed international groups. Ed also has experience of providing M&A support, including valuation principles, reporting accountant, working capital analysis, and corporate governance.
John Browett - Chair of Institute of Directors (IoD) & Chair of Octopus Group
John was appointed as Chair of the Institute of Directors in July 2024. During his extensive executive career, working with both large and smaller companies, he was chief executive of Dunelm, Dixons and Monsoon Accessorize, and Senior Vice President of Retail at Apple and Group Operations Development Director at Tesco.
In addition to his role as Chair of the Institute, John is the Chair of Octopus Group and fraud prevention organisation Cifas, as well as Euroffice, Northern Business Plastics, Just Move In, Yoti and Wehkamp BV. He is also a Senior Advisor to the Boston Consulting Group.
John has a degree in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and an MBA degree from Wharton Business School (Palmer Scholar).
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