What exactly is a 'non-executive' chairman ? (ed. Murray's role)

AFKABartram

as opposed to an executive chairman ?

newyorkaddick

An executive chairman works much harder in short.

ForeverAddickted

From Wiki

Non-executive chairman – also a separate post from the CEO, unlike an executive chairman, a non-executive chairman does not interfere in day-to-day company matters. Across the world, many companies have separated the roles of chairman and CEO, often resulting in a non-executive chairman, saying that this move improves corporate governance

The non-executive chairman's duties are typically limited to matters directly related to the board, such as
- Chairing the meetings of the board.
- Organizing and coordinating the board's activities, such as by setting its annual agenda.
- Reviewing and evaluating the performance of the CEO and the other board members.

Off_it

A figurehead, not necesarilly part of any decision making process.

LargeAddick

unpaid too

Riscardo

One with no power ... usually a part time office holder who sits on and chairs the main board of a company, and also usually provides support and advice to a chief executive officer, or someone reprsenting the man with power

Macronate

a non-executive chairman is a chairman who is not executive, hence 'non-executive'.

Lincsaddick

an executive director has management/hands-on powers and can change/innovate/move & shake, hire & fire ... a non-exec is simply an advisor and supervises the exec directors and makes sure that they are doing their job(s), usually on behalf of the major shareholders .. he can recommend but not 'execute'

ken from bexley

'His company' has taken over according to Sky, an Investment company he is worth 420 million pounds.

RedChaser

Someone who acts more in an advisory / consultancy role rather than having day to day involvement.
Edit: Apart from of course the normal duties of a Chairman at board meetings etc

Ross

I don't really care what it means. The position is filled by Richard Murray so it can only be good for the club.

AFKABartram

So what exactly do we see Murray's role being exactly in the new structure ?

One of simply being a figurehead / go-between, chairing board meetings etc ?

Or taking back the player side negotiation he held previously (which supposedly was Prothero's remit) ?

razil

thought that was Varney?

man_at_milletts

If he's now a non-exec director, it suggests he's being kept on for his close knowledge of the club. For how long is anyone's guess.

ShootersHillGuru

Riscardo said:

One with no power ... usually a part time office holder who sits on and chairs the main board of a company, and also usually provides support and advice to a chief executive officer, or someone reprsenting the man with power

I now realise I am non executive head of household.

Addickted

He has to provide the custard creams for the Board Meetings.

Lincsaddick

AFKABartram said:

So what exactly do we see Murray's role being exactly in the new structure ?

One of simply being a figurehead / go-between, chairing board meetings etc ?

Or taking back the player side negotiation he held previously (which supposedly was Prothero's remit) ?

presumably he knows the club workings and the personnel inside out so is being used as an advisor, perhaps as a go-between between the new owner and the remaining CAFC management .. excuse the between between
.. whatever, as far as I am concerned the changes/take-over is good news ((:>)

Off_it

AFKABartram said:

So what exactly do we see Murray's role being exactly in the new structure ?

One of simply being a figurehead / go-between, chairing board meetings etc ?

Or taking back the player side negotiation he held previously (which supposedly was Prothero's remit) ?

Going to games - especially away games.

redman

if he is non-executive that implies he won't be involved in any player side negotiation. I presume some-one is already lined up for this for this role. It would be unusual to take over a business and not have a Chief Executive lined up.

East_Stand_Loopy

In this case, Murray has no power, but is most probably the link between club and supporters.

AFKABartram

ok, cheers chaps.

Don't really understand these things, if it is as its suggested, not sure why it needs more of a title than simply being a member of the board.

queensland_addick

So who will be the executive Chairman, or will we not have one?

MuttleyCAFC

I would have thought it is obvious that Murray will fulfill an advisory role.

Chris_from_Sidcup

MuttleyCAFC said:

I would have thought it is obvious that Murray will fulfill an advisory role.

Exactly how i see it too.

Pavo

Can be a very influential role, if undertaken well. Glad he remains, will patiently wait to see what unfolds.

killerandflash

Curbs: Richard, you're non executive Chairman now, what does that mean?
Murray: Alan, you're Technical Director of Fulham now, what does that mean?

MuttleyCAFC

I see it as very positive too, as the new owner clearly wants to listen as he didn't have to appoint Murray to that role.

Rizzo

queensland_addick said:

So who will be the executive Chairman, or will we not have one?

There won't be one as there is only one Chairman. The day-to-day running of the club would be down to the CEO who would be appointed by the Board. Presumably RD already has someone in mind for that role.

Kap10

Ross said:

I don't really care what it means. The position is filled by Richard Murray so it can only be good for the club.

Only if he has influence. If he is just a figurehead then I doubt he will be in post in 12 months.

carly burn

AFKABartram said:

So what exactly do we see Murray's role being exactly in the new structure ?

One of simply being a figurehead / go-between, chairing board meetings etc ?

Or taking back the player side negotiation he held previously (which supposedly was Prothero's remit) ?

A move just to keep things sweet until he gets his feet fully under the table.And then kicks him to da Kerb!

Airman Brown

Martin Simons was non-exec chairman for years. Normally just described as chairman - executive chairman is more unusual than non-exec. Although in football these things can mean whatever people decide.