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Independent Non-Executive Director, Retail Industry

EXECUTIVE SEARCH STATUS: Completed

POSITION: Independent Non-Executive Director

NATURE OF BUSINESS: Retail 

REPORTS TO: Chairperson of the Board

SUMMARY OF OPPORTUNITY:

The Independent Non-Executive Director should bring an experienced and objective view to Board issues and deliberations. He/she would be expected to have an impact on the Board, providing a dynamic and creative contribution to the strategic direction of the Company as well as on a wide range of business issues. All members of the Board are required to be members of the Group’s Risk and Compliance Committee. In addition, there is potential to serve on other Board Committees dependent on skills, prior experience and time availability

KEY ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:

  • A relevant tertiary and professional qualification and/or years of experience in the retail or relevant sector
  • Any prior knowledge and/or experience of serving on Risk Committees and/or Remuneration Committees would be beneficial
  • Ideally should have held an Executive position in a similar organisation with good risk management expertise and a proven track record of strategic executive leadership, change management and personal achievement
  • Must have served on the Board and Board Risk and Remuneration Committee(s) of a listed Company in a high growth, innovative and creative organisation
  • Must have strong commercial acumen and understanding of business generally with an appreciation of broad economic, commercial and financial trends, and the ability to guide and assist in the risk management processes and offering recommendations on risk-related matters where required

  • Must have a commitment to and competent understanding of high standards of corporate governance and of director’s responsibilities including fiduciary duties with exposure to Risk and Compliance, as well as Good Corporate Governance

  • Must have an understanding of the impact of the environment, industry practices, legislation and other regulatory frameworks on the performance of the Company