Also referred to as an representative'>appointed representative, a director that has been appointed by a shareholder'>significant shareholder or other stakeholder to represent the interests of that appointor on the board, or otherwise represents the interests of a third party. The existence of nominee directors is essentially contrary to the fiduciary duties of acting in the best interests of the company, and the duty not to fetter one’s discretion, and, more formally, contrary to a number of the general duties under CA 2006, Pt 10, most obviously the duty to exercise independent judgment, and to avoid situations that may conflict with the interest of the company. Nevertheless, many shareholders’ agreements make provision for such representatives, particularly in the context of joint ventures.