What's the Role of the Senior Independent Director?

Host: TK Kerstetter
Guest: Orna NiChionna, Board Member, Royal Mail Group, Saga, Burberry Group
The senior independent director (SID) plays an important role in UK boardrooms. Leading the charge for chairman election and accountability, the SID role is designed to ensure checks and balances among the directors, board leadership, and the CEO. In this episode, Orna NiChionna frames the responsibilities of today’s senior independent directors:
- What is the dynamic between the chairman and the SID?
- What are the challenges of serving as a SID today?