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SUMMARY:Why NEDs Matter: Driving Business Growth and Strengthening Governan
 ce
DESCRIPTION:Discover the increasing importance of Non-Executive Directors (
 NEDs) in today’s economic climate.\nJoin us for an evening of insight\, 
 discussion\, and connection as experienced board members and governance sp
 ecialists share their perspectives on what makes an effective NED and disc
 over why strong governance is essential to sustainable growth.\nThe keynot
 e speaker is Naveed Sultan\, a globally recognised international banker an
 d advisor to boards\, CEOs\, senior leaders\, and policymakers. He is also
  an entrepreneur\, investor\, academic\, and philanthropist\, currently se
 rving as Professor of Practice and Co-Director of its Centre for Financial
  Technology at Imperial Business School.\nThe keynote will be followed by 
 a fireside chat featuring Imperial alumni\, exploring what effective NEDs 
 bring to the boardroom and how they can support organisational growth\, re
 silience\, and strategic decision-making.\nWhether you currently serve on 
 a board\, looking to build a board\, or are considering a future NED pathw
 ay\, this event offers practical guidance\, real‑world examples\, and sp
 ace for thoughtful conversation.\nWhat to Expect:\n\nHow governance expect
 ations are changing\nNEDs as strategic partners in growth\nThe rising dema
 nd for skilled NEDs across sectors\nThe value of diversity and lived exper
 ience on boards\nStrengthening organisational resilience through governanc
 e\nNED’s role in risk management and navigating uncertainty\n\nWho Shoul
 d Attend?\nImperial alumni with established professional experience who ar
 e:\n\nCurrently serving in a NED role\nLeaders preparing for board positio
 ns\nLater-stage startups considering board composition and governance\nAny
 one interested in the evolving landscape of governance and corporate respo
 nsibility\n\nKey details:\nDate: Wednesday 27 May 2026\nTime: 18.30 – 21
 .30\nVenue: LGS\, Business School\, Imperial South Kensington Campus\nCost
 : £5\n\nAlumni panel to be announced soon
URL:https://www.imperial.ac.uk/events/207960/why-neds-matter-driving-busine
 ss-growth-and-strengthening-governance/
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LOCATION:LGS\, Imperial Business School\, South Kensington Campus\, Imperia
 l College London\, London\, SW7 2AZ\, United Kingdom
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