The challenges and pitfalls of the NED role is the subject of this Criticaleye breakfast Forum held in association with Cass Business School. Featuring speeches from Cass's Georges Selim, Prospect Publishing's David Hanger and Fat Face Ltd's Alan Giles, topics of discussion include:

• becoming a NED
• the differences between executive and non-execuive roles
• risk and liability issues for non-executives
• diversity on the board and the need for more non-commercial members

• Is there a difference in how you should conduct yourself as an Executive Director & as a NED?
• How do you go about becoming a NED?
• Can you advise on how to manage the personal risk linked to being a NED?
• How can we change the face of public debate so its more positive and not just about compliance?
• Should the roles of the CEO & Chairman be split?
• Should we diversify the board by including more non commercial members?
• Are safety and liability becoming issues of the NED