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Into the Boardroom: half-day conference

What boards want; how to find a non-executive director role; what it's really like. Kindly hosted by London Business School.

Date and Time
04 Apr 2025
09:30 - 14:00
Location
London
Venue
London Business School, The North Building, 27 Sussex Place, Regents Park. NW1 4RG
Capacity
95
Pricing
Director’s Circle
£ 45
Full Member
£ 45
Digital Member
£ 45
Guest
£ 45

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What boards want; how to find a non-executive director role; what it’s really like inside the boardroom.

If you are planning on developing a NED portfolio, this is the event for you. Invest a morning with Women on Boards, the UK’s most impactful NED network, as we open our network to you – bringing together seasoned portfolio NEDs and specialist headhunters to share their insights to boost your chances of success.

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Women on Boards, the UK’s most impactful NED network, invites you to a special half day conference kindly hosted by London Business School.

Join us on Friday 4th April as we reveal the secrets to navigating the competitive board recruitment market.

Conference programme

9.30 – Arrivals

10.00 – Supporting YOUR boardroom journey

We hear from London Business School on the support they offer for senior business leaders to excel. Fiona Hathorn, CEO of WB Directors, shares her personal journey and the common themes she has found supporting thousands of women to enter the boardroom over the last decade.

11.00 – Choice of 1 of 3 workshops:

– What do boards look for in a non-executive?

Rachel Tranter, Women on Boards; Tim Hammett, Amrop; Nicola Mann, Verdane
Insight from board recruiters on the in-demand skills in today’s NED market place and how to position yourself as ‘board -ready’ to secure your first non-executive role.

– Top tips for running a successful NED portfolio

Rowena Ironside, Women on Boards; Sarah Laessig; Angela Henderson; Jenny Watson
Hear from experienced portfolio NEDs on the benefits, challenges and practicalities of stepping out of the day-job to create a plural career, balancing several board roles and/or consultancy work or similar.

– Operating at Director level – what’s involved?

Lisa Jones, WB Directors; Irene Adeyinka, NED at Goldsmiths, University of London
Take a deep-dive into the perspective shift needed to operate as a non-executive director, both in your professional skill set and personal style in this interactive session.

12.00 – Fireside chat with Ruth Cairnie DBE

Join Fiona Hathorn in conversation with Ruth Cairnie DBE, a highly accomplished non-executive, currently serving as Chair on Babcock International Group and Senior Independent Director (SID) at BT Group. She will share her lessons on what it’s really like in the boardroom, advice for those considering entering it for the first time and will answer your questions (time permitting!).

13.00 – Informal lunch

Who should attend?

This event is open to all who are interested in finding out more about becoming a non-executive or stepping up to the more competitive, remunerated roles. Women on Boards members and non-members are welcome to join as we open up our network to share insights into the boardroom.

Any queries?

We will gather your workshop choices, dietary and access needs on booking. The venue is fully accessible. If you have any queries or concerns, however, please get in touch with our small, friendly team at contact@wbdirectors.co.uk