The Board's Role in High Performance

Shriti Vadera, Chairman at Santander UK, talks to Criticaleye about why diversity is essential if boards are to perform at the highest level.

In this article Shriti considers the following issues:

• How to establish a clear strategy in politically and economically volatile times

• The core characteristics and skills needed to build a high-performing board

• How to ensure there is a robust discussion at board-level about medium to long-term strategy 

• The relationship between the Chairman and the CEO