Dec. 16, 2025
By Tanya Gass
As organisations face rising complexity and scrutiny, Norman Broadbent and BDO have teamed up to explore what modern boards need to thrive in a rapidly shifting landscape. The second instalment - "Rethinking Composition & Succession"
NB & BDO Series-Part Two-Rethinking Composition & Succession Download
Our three-part insight series developed in partnership with BDO UK LLP, brings together the perspectives of Tanya Gass, Partner and Head of Board Practice at Norman Broadbent, and Dr Jennifer Cafferky, Associate Director, Financial Services at BDO.
The second instalment - Rethinking Composition and Succession - is now available.
This time, the focus is on one of the most critical, and often underestimated, aspects of board effectiveness - composition and succession planning - exploring how organisations should evaluate board capabilities today to remain effective tomorrow.
- Dr Jennifer Cafferky examines how increasing complexity and evolving expectations are reshaping board composition, highlighting the key areas organisations should consider when assessing balance, skills and future capability.
- Tanya Gass challenges an over-reliance on skills matrices alone, advocating for a more strategic approach to succession planning. She explores why succession remains a missed opportunity for many boards, and how composition can be used as a powerful strategic lever.
This collaborative series provides practical insight into the capabilities, composition and strategic resilience required of today’s boards.