• A non-executive director is a member of the company’s board of directors who is not part of the executive team.
  • This director, as a rule, is not involved in the day-to-day management of the organization, but is involved in policy development and planning.
  • Their responsibilities include monitoring the executive directors and acting in the interests of the company’s shareholders.
  • Most non-executive directors are compensated for their time in the form of fees, equity and cash payments.
  • They are different from executive directors, who are hired to oversee the operations of non-profit organizations.