Non-Executive Directors

Training Course • The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

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This course will develop your understanding of corporate governance and the legal responsibilities of directors and serves as a useful introduction for those about to take up their first non-executive directors appointment

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The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA)

The British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association (BVCA) is the industry body and public policy advocate for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK. Our aim is to aid understanding around the activities of our members promote our industry to entrepreneurs and investors as well as to Government the EU trade unions international media and the general public.

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