As Non-executive Directors, we would approach most positions with the following in mind:

Vision - We can research and formulate a vision and visionary path for the organisation.  In conjunction with the board and management define the relevant stakeholders and prioritise those stakeholders.

Critical Identification - In consulation, we can identify the critical aspects of the organisation whether that be cash flow, profitiability, product development, USP or other area critical to the successful advancement of the organisation.

Structural Assessment - After extensive discussions and internal review, we can formulate a human resources audit as to the governance, management and implementation strengths and weaknesses.

Review - We will conduct ongoing reviews to contantly re-assess the organisation and modify the vision, critical identification and structural assessment with a view to gaining consensual agreement of the way forward.

 

Either of the partners of Brockwood Services have particular skills which enable them to be particularly effective Non-exeuctive Directors.  Amongst other skills are the following:

- we have the time available to fulfill the duties requested and if these become too onerous, then we will provide feedback

- we have an independant but objective judgement

- we are original thinkers since we are not from a "classic" non-executive director background

- regualtion complicance is second nature

- we are able easily to review the company's memoranda and articles of association

- we can be flexible and undertake the position over either the long-term or the short-term

- we have an eye for corporate social responsibility

- we have particular experience in excercising care, skill and diligence having experienced unlimited liability throughout our business careers

- we are well attuned to the potential for any conflicts of interest

- we have had extensive experience in providing advice and objective comments without becoming involved in the day-to day running

- we are straight talking but tactful

- we are readily available for discussions, mentoring and blue-sky strategy trend conversations

- as patent agents, being clear and concise is essential

- we are single-minded and courageous but always seeking consensus through gentle influence

- we have intimate knowledge of acquisitions from both sides of the bargaining table

- we are creative thinkers

- the induction process will be highly efficient as we are trained to quickly and perceptively understand complex issues

- we are happy to change the emphasis on the services needed depending upon the circumstances

 

Clifford Sturt, one of the partners of Brockwood Services LLP, first became a Company Director in 1982.  Since then he has added three more Company Directorships.  He has also been a sole trader as well as a partner in nine different partnerships.  This has provided a wealth of experience and success across a number of different industries.  The benefit of this experience and success is now being made available through the route of non-executive Directorships.

 

Sally Kenyon also has extensive experience having been a sole trader and a partner in several organisations.  This has included purchasing and selling businesses.