What makes a good executive director?

What makes a good executive director? Nine things that set brilliant candidates apart in an era of increasing corporate governance responsibilities. 

Executive directors (EDs) guide their organisations into the future, but they’re not all equally adept at handling business challenges. 

The best EDs understand how to combine their background, industry knowledge, and soft skills to bolster success. Every organisation wants to have this kind of leader at its helm. 

This guides runs through the key qualities they need for success.