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An experienced person who joins the board of a company to provide expertise and guidance to a business. Non-executive directors may not be “9-5” employees of the business and so don’t have the same day-to-day management responsibilities as full-time executive directors. They’re usually paid fees for their services and will have an agreement with the company outlining their terms of contract. They’re often invited to join the board to provide advice in specific aspects of the business eg raising finance.
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