Sarah Garrood (Partner at Maven Partners) and Louise Follain (Independent Non-Executive Director) have established the LinkedIn Group “j-ned” for Jersey based non-executive directors (NEDs) with the following key aims in mind: • To create a wider community for NEDs to be accessible and interactive with each other• To provide an online platform for NEDs to network, discuss and debate relevant issues and share technical knowledge• To encourage diversity from all areas – of background, of education, of experience, of age• To facilitate the development of the next generation of NEDs in Jersey• To provide a gateway for those searching for a professional NED The group is aimed at all existing Jersey based NEDs and anyone who is considering becoming a NED. Those seeking to refer work to NEDs or appoint NEDs to their board can also join the group.