This event is designed for those in a position to realistically target the more competitive board roles, which usually involves senior experience in large and/or complex organisations.
What are non-executive recruiters looking for in a board candidate? What do they want to know about you? And how does your ‘pitch’ really come across?
This hour-long session is a chance to connect informally with leading headhunters working to source quality, diverse candidates for listed boards and other large, complex organisations (we expect you will meet 2 headhunters at the session). You will gain a brief insight into their work and receive supportive feedback on your ‘elevator pitch’.
After an introduction, you will then meet the headhunters in a small group via Zoom’s breakout rooms functionality. You will have the chance to practise introducing yourself succinctly (1 minute maximum, please!) as a prospective or actual board member, and receive feedback and advice where applicable.
Who should attend this webinar?
This session is suited for those who are actively targeting senior, competitive non-executive roles and/or looking to expand their headhunter connections. It is a chance to make informal connections with the headhunters participating, but more importantly to refine how to present yourself in future to recruiters as a (prospective or actual) board member.
Our headhunter guests:
Ian Hobday, Founder and CEO, First Flight Non-Executive Directors
Ian is the Founder and CEO of First Flight Non-Executive Directors, providing Non-Executive Director Search & Selection. First Flight are the only UK search firm that soley provides Chairs, Non Execs and Trustees. With nearly 20 years’ experience in working with the search and selection of Chairs and Non-Execs, clients includes FTSE Small Cap, AIM Companies, Investment Trusts, Private companies, early stage growth companies, family businesses, not -for- profits and charities.
Tess Smillie, Partner, Aston Fisher
Prior to Aston Fisher, Tess was Global Head of Talent Acquisition at Spotify, before which was VP HR at both Samsung Electronics and Blackberry, after starting her HR career at Microsoft. She worked and lived internationally, leading teams with responsibility for all aspects of HR. Her personal focus being people strategy, leadership team effectiveness, hiring and coaching.
Tess started her career at Goodman Graham, a technology-focused executive search firm, initially a researcher, progressing to eventually run her own division.
Tess joined Aston Fisher when stepping back from a corporate career to focus on projects she feels passionately about. One of which is making search a better experience for all. Tess is currently a Partner specialising in technology & consumer sectors.
In addition, Tess is a career mentor and coach to business leaders, particularly women in leadership. Also working in the field of early careers; to close the skills gap and challenges of navigating between education and work, both of which need rapid evolution.