Where the Non-Executive Director Sits on the Org Chart
Reports to
- Board Chair
- Shareholders
Direct reports
How the Non-Executive Director Uses Org Charts
The Non-Executive Directordoesn't just appear on the org chart — they actively use it as a management and communication tool. Here are the most common scenarios.
Board committee work — using org charts to understand which executives interact with audit, risk, and remuneration processes
Strategy review — assessing whether the organisational structure is fit for the strategy the board has approved
Remuneration decisions — understanding the executive structure to set appropriate pay, bonuses, and incentive levels
Due diligence — reviewing org charts of acquisition targets as part of the board approval process
What Recruiters Should Know About Non-Executive Director Org Charts
When presenting an org chart to a Non-Executive Director or mapping the Non-Executive Director's function, keep in mind that this role cares about different things than other C-suite positions. The Non-Executive Director wants to see their multiple reporting lines clearly distinguished, a clear view of their 0 direct reports, and how their function connects to adjacent teams.
An org chart that buries the Non-Executive Director's direct reports three levels deep, or that doesn't distinguish between solid-line and dotted-line relationships, will not land well in a boardroom presentation. Use OrgBrief to generate a clean, role-focused view that highlights the Non-Executive Director's span of control.
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