The Boards of Reed Elsevier PLC, Reed Elsevier NV and Reed Elsevier Group plc comprise a balance of executive and non-executive directors who bring a wide range of knowledge and experience to their roles.
All non-executives are independent of management and free from any business interest that could compromise their independence or their ability to scrutinise the governance of the company.
The Boards of the three companies are also harmonised.
All Reed Elsevier PLC and Reed Elsevier NV directors are subject to retirement at least every three years, and are able then to make themselves available for re-election by shareholders at the respective Annual General Meetings. However, as a general rule, non-executive directors of Reed Elsevier PLC and members of the Reed Elsevier NV Supervisory Board serve on the respective board for two three year terms, although the boards may invite individual directors to serve up to one additional three year term.
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