Can a finance director be a good chairman?

Tuesday, 12th February 2008 by Stuart Rock

The finance director is well-placed to become a good chairman.

The finance director acquires many of the corporate governance skills and knowledge that make an effective chairman. But making the move isn't straightforward. The finance director needs to prepare by gaining experience as a non-executive on a board with a good chairman. This article has rich and useful advice for every finance director.