Types of Jobs Titles / Designations in Board of Directors
Human Resource Director, Finance Director, managing Director, Executive
Director, Company Director, Boards of Director, Vice President, Secretary,
Treasurer, Board Members
Board of Directors Job Responsibilities:
Recruit, supervise, retain, evaluate and compensate the manager.
Provide direction for the organization
Establish a policy-based governance system.
Govern the organization and the relationship with the CEO
Fiduciary duty to protect the organization’s assets and member’s investment.
Monitor and control function.
Spread the Word About the Organization
Responsible board members follow conflict of interest policies as set forth in the organization’s by-laws.
Education Required for Board of Directors
An undergraduate degree from a respected college or university.
Qualifications Required for Board of Directors
Demonstrated breadth and depth of management and leadership experience, preferably in a senior leadership role in a large or recognized organization.
Financial and/or business acumen or relevant industry or scientific experience.
Integrity and high ethical standards
Ability to comply with the Board's Code of Conduct
A candidate's ability to satisfy the composition requirements for the Audit
Committee and the Compensation and Management Development Committee.
Specialization Required for Board of Directors
A candidate must be specialized in legal terms and other responsibilities
of an independent Director.
Skills Required for Board of Directors
Stewardship
Discretion
Specialised knowledge
Strategic Planning
Vision and Leadership
Behavioural Skills Required for Board of Directors
Time Management
Communication
Creative ability
Multi Tasker
Top 5 world organizations for Board of Directors
BoardSource
BoardEffect
National Association of Corporate Directors
National Council of Non Profits
Private Foundation
Top 5 European organizations for Board of Directors
EY
European Corporate Governance Institute
European Medicines Agency
Galileo Reference Centre
European Investment Bank
Top 5 United organizations for Board of Directors
UNESCO
United Nations Resident Coordinators Network
WomenWatch
International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
International Development Association
Top 5 Asian organizations for Board of Directors
Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation
Economics Cooperation Organisation
Asian development Bank
Asia Cooperation Dialogue
Top 5 Indian organizations for Board of Directors
Tarta Consultancy Services
Tata steel
Kotak Mahindra Bank
HDFC Bank
Dr. Reddy ‘s Laboratories