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ICAEW London and South East: Career journey | Your path to a successful non-executive portfolio | 3 December 2025

ICAEW London and South East: Career journey | Your path to a successful non-executive portfolio | 3 December 2025

No Charge
Full
Virtual
London
London & East Region
Dec
3
Wed
12:30
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13:30 GMT
Schedule Type Title: Weekdays
Schedule Description: ICAEW London and South East presents an informative session for members considering Non-Executive Director (NED) roles, led by experienced Nick Blackw
Sessions: 1
Session Hours: 1.00
CPD hours: 1
Zoom Passcode: Debbie.Antony@icaew.com
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Description

ICAEW London and South East presents an informative session for members considering Non-Executive Director (NED) roles, led by experienced Nick Blackwell FCA. Gain valuable insights into transitioning to board-level positions, enhancing existing NED careers, or exploring flexible working options.

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Date and time Location
03/12/2025 | 12:30 - 13:30 Virtual

Event Information

Explore opportunities and gain expert guidance on becoming a NED.

Join us for an informative discussion tailored for members considering a move to non-executive roles, those looking to enhance their existing NED careers, or those exploring flexible working options such as semi-retirement or part-time hours.

What to expect:

  • Valuable insights | Gain valuable insights into transitioning to board-level positions, enhancing existing NED careers, or exploring flexible working options.
  • Expert discussions | Benefit from expert discussions on the evolving role of NEDs, governance best practices, and regional board opportunities.
  • Practical guidance | Receive guidance on identifying suitable NED roles and understanding the expectations and challenges of these positions.
  • Networking opportunities | Opportunities to network with peers who share similar aspirations and experiences.
  • Collaborative forum | A collaborative forum to explore how to leverage your financial expertise to drive impact at board level.
  • Clear understanding | Gain a clear understanding of the NED landscape.
  • Practical strategies | Learn practical strategies for securing and succeeding in NED roles.
  • Valuable connections | Build valuable connections with experienced professionals.

Who should attend?

  • Retired or late-career members exploring non-executive opportunities.
  • Members looking to enhance their existing NED careers.
  • Members considering semi-retirement, reduced hours, or part-time work.
  • Anyone interested in learning more about non-executive director roles.

Why attend?

  • Gain a clear understanding of the NED landscape.
  • Learn practical strategies for securing and succeeding in NED roles.
  • Build valuable connections with experienced professionals.
  • Receive personalised guidance from an industry expert.

Take the next step in your career and explore the path to a successful non-executive portfolio.

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About the speaker

Nick Blackwell FCA

Nick is CEO of the Non-Executive Directors’ Association (‘NEDA’), established in 2006 to develop quality board professionals and highly effective boards through promoting good governance and diversity of thought in the boardroom. NEDA partners with the ICAEW in delivering governance-based training, webinars and insight including the NED training and certification programme.

Nick is a leading authority in Corporate Governance, Audit and Assurance and Finance. He has 18 years’ experience delivering CPD, exam, and train-the-trainer courses both online and in-person worldwide. Delegates particularly enjoy Nick’s interactive and collaborative training style. Nick has co-authored several books including ‘The NED Handbook (6th edition)’, ‘Essential Governance, Risk and Business Ethics’ and ‘Essential Audit and Assurance’.

Nick is an ICAEW-qualified FCA having trained as an auditor with big 4 accounting firm PwC. He then moved into investment banking with Lehman Brothers where he specialised in corporate governance, audit, risk, internal control and strategy.

Nick holds positions as Managing Director of Emile Woolf International (EWI), a leading provider of financial and business training, publishing and consulting worldwide, Visiting Fellow at the University of Reading business school, and is a former ICAEW examiner.

Nick holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science and is a keen lindy hopper, skier and pianist.

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ICAEW MemberNo Charge
Retired MemberNo Charge
Life MemberNo Charge
Associated BodiesNo Charge

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The views and opinions expressed by third-party speakers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views, positions, or policies of ICAEW. ICAEW does not assume any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, completeness, or legality of the content presented by third-party speakers.

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