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Director Appointment Letter

This template is used to formally appoint a new director to a company board, outlining their role, effective date, and key terms of their appointment. It should be used after a board resolution has been passed for the appointment.

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Company Letterhead

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Date and Reference

Date: {{date}}

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Recipient Details

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Subject: Letter of Appointment as Director of {{company_name}}

Dear {{director_name}},

Appointment Details

We are pleased to formally offer you an appointment as a Director of {{company_name}} (the “Company”), effective from {{effective_date}}.

Your appointment has been duly sanctioned by a resolution of the Board of Directors passed on {{board_resolution_date}}.

Role and Responsibilities

As a Director, you will be expected to attend Board meetings, contribute to the strategic direction of the Company, and ensure compliance with all relevant statutory and regulatory obligations. Your specific duties will include, but are not limited to, those outlined in the Company’s Articles of Association and the Companies Act {{country_companies_act_year}}.

Terms of Appointment

Your appointment is subject to the terms and conditions set out in the Company's Articles of Association and any relevant service agreement that may be executed. Your initial term of appointment shall be {{term_of_appointment_years}} years, renewable by mutual agreement and Board approval.

Remuneration for your services will be {{currency}}{{remuneration_amount}} per annum/month, and you will be reimbursed for all reasonable and pre-approved expenses incurred in the performance of your duties, in accordance with the Company's expense policy.

Confidentiality and Compliance

During your directorship and thereafter, you will be required to maintain strict confidentiality regarding all proprietary information, trade secrets, and business affairs of the Company.

You are expected to adhere to the Company’s code of conduct, ethical guidelines, and all applicable laws and regulations.

Acknowledgement

Please signify your acceptance of this appointment and the terms contained herein by signing and returning the enclosed copy of this letter to the Company Secretary within {{acceptance_period}} days from the date of this letter.

Conclusion

We look forward to your valuable contribution to the Board and the growth of {{company_name}}.

Yours sincerely,

Signature Block

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For and on behalf of {{company_name}}

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{{director_name}}

Director Designate

Date: {{acceptance_date}}

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