Rund is pleased to announce that Paul Belfield, Executive Director, has successfully completed the Financial Times (FT) Non-Executive Director Diploma - a Pearson SRF BTEC Level 7 Advanced Professional Diploma.

Paul has pursued and gained this Diploma to complement his existing role at Rund. This new qualification will allow Paul to broaden his professional perspective by developing new insight on innovative approaches and best practices from diverse industries, which will be integrated into his existing leadership role at Rund. 

This significant professional achievement underscores Paul's commitment to corporate governance and leadership excellence. The FT Non-Executive Director Diploma is a rigorous, internationally recognised qualification that provides comprehensive training in Non-Executive Directors' strategic and operational responsibilities. Over eight months, the course comprised workshops, written assessments and a final assessment. The in-depth Diploma equips directors with advanced skills in:

•    Corporate governance best practices
•    Strategic decision-making
•    Risk management
•    Financial oversight
•    Board dynamics and leadership

Paul commented, "I'm incredibly proud to have achieved this Diploma as part of my continuous professional development. I have developed my knowledge in maintaining the highest standards in corporate leadership and gained the confidence to succeed as a Non-Executive Director. I have learnt new skills to navigate board dynamics and have enhanced my skills in contributing to boards more effectively.

“Through the FT Non-Executive Director Club, I’m looking forward to gaining practical advice from experienced Non-Executive Directors and hearing first-hand from like-minded people about their roles across multiple sectors. I’m also looking forward to giving back and helping organisations as part of the role.”