Cyber, AI and beyond: What skillset does your next NED really need?

Bolstering technology expertise on the board isn't always straightforward. Whilst cyber security is usually a top risk and a common board skill gap, AI and digital development may also be priorities. So what is most important: someone with the expertise to provide high-quality oversight, or a generalist able to contribute across many topics? What kinds of candidates will your board realistically be able to attract? And how should non-technical appointment committees assess candidates' expertise?

Who should attend: CxB webinars are designed for NEDs and executive board members, although may also be of interest to those who support boards.

Speakers: Stephen Lake, portfolio NED and past Chair & CEO of Ordnance Survey

Stephen is an experienced Chair, NED, CEO and CFO in both the UK & US. In recent years he has been both Chair & CEO of Ordnance Survey, a portfolio Chair for Business Growth Fund, Head of Venture Building & Technology Commercialisation at QinetiQ and a member of UK Parliament’s Digital Strategy Board. He is currently a board member of two fast growing digital services companies - Vivedia, where he is Chair, and Made Tech where he is a Senior Independent Director. Stephen also chairs pro-bono the commercial arm of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh. He is a Life Member of the ICAEW. 

He has worked in and with PE/VC backed, Founder owned, Listed and Publicly owned enterprises - including working in the US for 10 years where he co-founded Reuters NewMedia & Reuters Greenhouse Ventures and took a digital media company from pre-revenue to IPO as CFO / Head of BD.

This webinar is kindly supported by Gatenby Sanderson