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:
Helene Usherwood, Senior Partner, Anderson Quigley
With over 20 years’ headhunting experience Helene has appointed to senior roles within the arts, health, and education fields as well as central and local government. Joining Anderson Quigley in 2018, Helene has established and continues her work specialising in the appointment of executive and non-executive directors in the NHS covering acute, ambulance service, primary care, mental health, and regulatory bodies as well as national organisations and Royal Colleges.
In addition to her work with NHS Trusts, Helene established Anderson Quigley’s Board Practice, working across all sectors to appoint Chairs and Non-Executive Directors. She has developed excellent networks across the public and private sectors to encourage greater levels of diversity around the Boardroom table. As well as providing bespoke services, advice and guidance to her clients and candidates Helene is highly motivated to provide careers advice and guidance to individuals, especially to those who have not previously considered a non-executive opportunity before but whom have unique insights and skills to offer.
Tim Hammett, Partner, Amrop UK
Tim is a Partner in the Board Services Practice for Amrop UK, covering all types of supervisory boards and shareholder configurations. He has a track record across all sectors and has worked with businesses to appoint chairs, committee Heads and Non-Executive Directors as well as General Counsels and Company Secretaries.
With a sector focus he is a specialist in Media, Consumer, and Consumer Services. Prior to Amrop, Tim has worked for global search firms and domestic boutiques as a Business Leader and Client Partner. Before entering the world of executive search Tim spent 15 years in FMCG sales and marketing roles and was in the British Army for ten years prior.
Tim is also an accredited Coach with the Academy of Executive Coaches. Outside of work Tim is an active scuba diver, enthusiastic golfer, and keen supporter of Arsenal Football Club.