Typically, a director is (or should be) a shareholder in the company. Directors are appointed, i.e. voted into office, by the shareholders of a company at a properly convened meeting of shareholders.
Shareholders and directors have two completely different roles in a company. The shareholders (also called members) own the company by owning its shares and the directors manage it. Unless the articles say so (and most do not) a director does not need to be a shareholder and a shareholder has no right to be a director.
There are several common actions to take to organize your board of directors, though, including these five steps: Register articles of incorporation. Create bylaws. Set up a board of directors agreement. Select your board of directors. Have an initial shareholder meeting.
Corporate officers may also have an ownership interest by holding shares, meaning that they can vote at shareholders' meetings, but this is not mandatory.
The steps include: Build Relevant Experience. Develop a Strong Professional Network. Develop a Value Proposition. Identify Open Positions. Participate in the Selection Process.
Is it necessary to get a shareholder as a director of a company? No, the director is not required to hold the company shares. A person with no company shares can also be appointed as a director unless the AOA specifies that the company director must have shares in the company.
Appointing a director A company's shareholders can appoint directors. This is usually done by passing an ordinary resolution in favour of the appointment (ie a majority of the shareholders agree to the appointment).
The appointment and remuneration referred to in Part I and Part II of this Schedule shall be subject to approval by a resolution of the shareholders in general meeting.