What is a company officer? Quite simply, company secretaries and directors are collectively known as company officers. They have very specific roles and responsibilities – and some of them are legally binding.

In this episode of Whiteboard Thursday, Nick Campion, our corporate governance guru, explains the roles of company directors and company secretaries. He also covers the qualification and general requirements of both positions, and how these vary depending on whether the officer is acting for a private or a public limited company.