INED

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INED
Stands forIndependent non-executive director
CategoriesBusiness & Finance

INED stands for Independent non-executive director, a job title abbreviation.

Non-executive board member who meets independence criteria, such as not having been an employee, major shareholder, significant supplier or long-serving director, and can therefore judge management without conflicts. Stock exchange rules and governance codes set the required number of INEDs.

Example: Hong Kong listing rules require INEDs to make up at least one-third of the board.

Usage notes

The abbreviation is especially common in Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia and India. Under the UK Corporate Governance Code, serving more than nine years on a board is one factor that may compromise a director's independence. Shareholders often vote against directors who no longer qualify as independent.

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