Firmly established as the authoritative analysis of directors commitments, remuneration and views on topical issues, including executive pay, board effectiveness and culture / ethics, Life in the Boardroom incorporates the opinions of more than 500 Chairmen and NEDs covering over 1,300 appointments on listed, private equity-backed and private company boards across all sectors.

Now in its 23rd year, 'Life in the Boardroom' adds some much need rigour and analysis to the on-going debate on remuneration and board practice. Compiled in partnership with remuneration consultants MM&K, the report reveals valuable information in relation to remuneration, time commitment and topical boardroom issues.
 

In partnership with Smedvig Capital - the London based VC firm – we bring you a 3 part video series on the role of the Chair in a VC-backed business. This film interviews Sir Trevor Chinn, a leading figure in the automotive industry and ex Chairman and CEO of Lex Vehicle leasing (now RAC).

Amongst other themes, Sir Trevor shares unique insight about what attracted him to his role(s) as Chairman, the experience and core qualities that he found beneficial to the position, as well as the key challenges and issues that can arise.

Sir Trevor was Chairman of RAC Plc until 2003 when he retired from the board after 48 years of service. He is currently Senior Adviser to CVC Capital Partners, and was Chairman of the AA and Kwik-Fit, both former CVC portfolio companies. Sir Trevor has been on the board of three Smedvig Capital investments; ITIS, Streetcar and Tusker. He is currently Chairman of Tusker, the market leader in salary sacrifice cars.

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In partnership with Smedvig Capital - the London based VC firm – we bring you a 3 part video series on the role of the Chair in a VC-backed business. This film interviews Stewart Till, the media industry expert.

Amongst other themes, Stewart shares unique insight about what attracted him to his role(s) as Chairman, the experience and core qualities that he found beneficial to the position, as well as the key challenges and issues that can arise.

Stewart has held a number of roles at board level; he was Chairman and CEO of United International Pictures, and Chairman of the UK Film Council. He has held a number of senior roles at Universal, Signpost, Polygram, BSkyB and CBS/Fox. Stewart is currently CEO at Sonar Entertainment, and Chair of Icon UK, Silverfish Media and Creative Skillset. Stewart is also Chairman of Picture Production Company, an internationally renowned creative agency that specialises in film marketing, and was backed by Smedvig Capital in 2010. In 2012 Stewart joined the board of mediamorph, a leading global provider of cloud-based software and managed services to the media industry which Smedvig Capital invested in at the start of 2012.

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In partnership with Smedvig Capital - the London based VC firm – we bring you a 3 part video series on the role of the Chair in a VC-backed business. This film interviews Tom Goddard, the outdoor advertising guru.

Amongst other themes, Tom shares unique insight about what attracted him to his role(s) as Chairman, the experience and core qualities that he found beneficial to the position, as well as the key challenges and issues that can arise.

Until 2007 Tom was CEO of the International Division at CBS Outdoor. Prior to this, he worked at several major UK and International Out of Home Media companies including Viacom, Metro Advertising and Maiden Outdoor. He was appointed as Chairman of Ocean Outdoor in 2009 during Smedvig Capital’s investment in the business. Ocean Outdoor is the UK leader and innovator in spectacular and iconic out of home advertising sites and was sold to LDC in May 2012. Tom is also currently Executive Deputy Chairman at AMScreen Ltd, Executive Chairman at Digicom Out of Home Digital Media Ltd, and Chairman of Marketing Force and Bravo Outdoor.

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Firmly established as the authoritative analysis of directors commitments, remuneration and views on topical issues, including executive pay and gender diversity, Life in the Boardroom incorporates the opinions of 488 Chairmen and NEDs covering 1,300 appointments on main market, AIM and private company boards across all sectors. For the first time, we have also included a seperate analysis of private equity backed businesses.

The report was compiled independently by the remuneration consultants MM&K and, among other things, highlights some of the differences in remuneration levels between private equity backed boards and public companies. It also provides some interesting insight into board effectiveness across different types of businesses.
 

A critical appraisal that explores and confronts the difficult and persistent issues surrounding the public routes to corporate capital. In particular the areas covered within the report include: fitness for purpose of the IPO model, the features of governance which really matter to investors and the markets, and the challenges to the London markets in maintaining continued global relevance - all against the backdrop of an enduring economic low.

The survey and publication of the report was conducted by our sister company Hanson Green in partnership with DLA Piper, the global law practice. An advisory committee of senior figures from Deutsche Bank, Schroders, PriceWaterhouseCoopers and The London Stock Exchange was also engaged to provide valuable direction and guidance.

 

 

We have interviewed 25 nominated FDs and from them come remarkable tales of ambition and achievement – as well as important insights into the steps that need to be taken to get to the top - and they have some surprising words of wisdom and advice for their peer group during the current economic conditions.