Directors: The good, the bad and the ugly

THERE are directors and there are directors. And I don't mean independent directors, or executive directors, or nominee directors, and so on, but the several different types of directors that we can recognise in the boardroom. Here's my take on the different facets of directors one can find in the boardroom.

THE GOOD

The list of what makes a good director can be long. Let's start with some key characteristics: good character, sound judgement, integrity, independence of mind and strong ethics. Alongside this, a good director needs to be inquisitive and eager to learn about the business, but should also be armed with a healthy dose of scepticism.