BT’s non-executive directorsThe Nominating Committee has agreed and reviews from time to time the combination of experience, skills and other attributes which the non-executive directors as a whole should bring to the Board. This profile is used by the Committee, when the appointment of a non-executive director is being considered, to assess the suitability of candidates. Short-listed candidates meet the Committee, which then recommends to the Board candidates for appointment.The non-executive directors provide a strong, independent element on the Board. Between them, they bring experience and independent judgment, gained at the most senior levels of international business operations and strategy, finance, marketing, technology, communications and political and international affairs. Maarten van den Bergh, the Deputy Chairman, is the senior independent director. In this capacity and his capacity as the chairman of the Remuneration Committee, he meets with BT’s major institutional shareholders. He is available to discuss matters with these shareholders where it would be inappropriate for those discussions to take place with either the Chairman or the Chief Executive. Non-executive directors are appointed initially for three years, subject to three months’ termination notice from either BT or the director. At the end of the first three years the appointment may be continued by mutual agreement. Each non-executive director is provided, upon appointment, with a letter setting out the terms of his or her appointment, including membership of Board committees, the fees to be paid and the time commitment expected from the director. The letter also covers such matters as the confidentiality of information and BT’s share dealing code.
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