Exec to Non-Exec: How to leverage your executive experience

NSCG would like to invite you to our upcoming event: Exec to non- exec: how to leverage your executive experience

WHEN:

18:00- 21:00 (GMT), Wednesday 16th July 2025

LOCATION:

NSCG Office
3 Wellington Place
Leeds
LS1 4AP

About the event

This event will provide expert advice on becoming a Non-Executive Director, offering insights into the leadership, governance, and strategic skills required to make a meaningful impact in the role.

This session will feature perspectives from Karen Hubbard, NED and business advisor, Tracy Sheedy, non-executive director and remuneration committee chair and Andrew Hodgson, Chair and NED as they share insights of shaping organisations in a non-executive capacity.

About the event:

Understand the unique responsibilities and influence of Non-Exec Directors in shaping organisational success
Strengthen boardroom presence and contribute effectively to strategic decision-making
Identify how Non-Execs can drive sustainable change and long-term value for businesses
Transition seamlessly into a Non-Exec role by leveraging your executive experience

If you’re considering a move into the Non-Exec space, this knowledge-sharing and networking evening will equip you with valuable strategies to leverage your executive expertise in boardroom discussions and advisory roles.

About the speakers


Karen Hubbard	Tracy Sheedy
Karen’s retail career spans 30 years across international markets, multiple sectors and disciplines. Her last executive role was as Chief Executive Officer of FTSE retailer Card Factory PLC where she served for 4 ½ years. During her tenure she transformed the business from a High Street retailer to a brand with a significant Digital, International and Wholesaling presence. Prior to this role she was Chief Operating Officer at B&M, where she was accountable for a wide-ranging remit including IT, People, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain. Previously she served on ASDA Stores Executive Board as Executive Director for Property, Multi-Channel and Format Development. In addition, she served 18 years for BP Oil PLC in their Retail division in various senior roles latterly as UK Retail Convenience Director. Having transitioned from an executive role in 2020, Karen now works full time as Non-Executive Director & Chair roles in a portfolio of businesses in both the private & public sector.	A Non-Executive Director and Remuneration Committee Chair with significant CHRO experience at Executive Committee and board level. This experience encompasses executive and non-executive roles across the chemicals, medical device, not-for-profit, technology, and manufacturing sectors, as well as consultancy and interim positions. Tracy’s current Non-Executive portfolio includes serving as a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration Committee at Tracsis plc, a Non-Executive Member of the Governance and Remuneration Committee at Orbit Group, and a Non-Executive Director and Chair of the Remuneration and Nominations Committee at Defence Equipment & Support (DE&S). Her areas of interest and expertise include executive remuneration and workforce reward, culture and engagement, M&A and divestments, talent management, international HR, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion.


Andrew Hodgson
Andrew is currently Chairman to a technology led maintenance and integrity provider to the energy and industrial sector and Global Underwater Hub which has been created to promote and improve the underwater sector. For the past 20 years Andrew has worked with Private Equity investors, growing businesses in the manufacturing, technology and energy spaces including the exits of SMD and the flotation of Spirit Aerosystems. Before this Andrew was a senior executive with Airbus, BAE Systems and British Steel PLC. He also devotes significant time to social and economic development, having been Chair of the North East LEP, and sits on numerous skills and trade groups, skills and trade groups. He was awarded an OBE in 2015 for his work in manufacturing and the economy.