INED Essentials Training M2: "Onboarding Essentials for INEDs"

The second module of INED Essentials Training was successfully held on 5 Mar 2020.

As the chairman of the Training & Accreditation Committee, Dr. Lawrence Wong helped in the design of the Training Program. At first, Dr. Lawrence Wong explained the overall design of the training program and then introduced the speaker, Ms. Angela Ho.

Ms. Ho is currently serving in Jiashili Group Ltd as an INED. She has extension experience in corporate finance as well as in corporate restructuring. She explained the roles of INEDs based on the structure of Hong Kong enterprises and the progress of company development.

The module includes following points:

• The Role of Business Owners and Directors in IPOs

• The Role of INEDs in Companies Ready for Listing

• Process of appointing INEDs

• Preparation Work Before Accepting as INEDs

• Market Rate and Survey about Director Fees of INEDs

Ms. Ho indicated that the responsibilities of INEDs is unique and varying with the development of the company. She also pointed that the integrity and experience can help INEDs complete their job. In the end, Ms. Ho shared some useful websites with learning partners for the further study of INEDs roles.

As the program leader, Dr. Lawrence Wong also shared his opinions which helped learning partners better understand the responsibilities and challenges for INEDs.