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Navigating the NED Journey: From Appointment to Portfolio

Join us for an inspiring exploration of the Non-Executive Director pathway, featuring three dynamic women at different stages of their NED careers.

Date and Time
20 Nov 2025
18:30 - 19:30
Location
Virtual
Venue
Not Specified
Capacity
120
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Director’s Circle
Free
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Refunds for all our individual events are available if notice is given three business days prior by email or telephone, or one month prior to first session of our programmes. After this, a transfer to another event will be given. Cancellations on the same business day will not generally be eligible for a refund or transfer, however you may substitute someone to come in your place. In the case of exceptional circumstances let us know and we will consider a refund/transfer.

To register for this event, please sign up here via the International Women’s Forum UK.

This collaborative event brings together the International Women’s Forum UK and WB Directors, two leading professional women’s organisations, to showcase the diverse routes, challenges, and opportunities that define the modern NED journey.

Our expert panel will share candid insights across three distinct career phases:

  • Early Career NED: Breaking into your first board role – the appointment process, initial challenges, and key learnings
  • Mid-Career NED: Building expertise and expanding influence – developing your board portfolio and sector specialisation
  • Senior/Portfolio NED: Mastering multiple mandates – strategic leadership, committee chairing and succession planning

We’re delighted to be joined by Mary AgbesanwaNicolina Andall, and Elisabeth Stheeman, moderated by WB Directors CEO Fiona Hathorn, with an introduction by International Women’s Forum Chair Anne Minto OBE.

Expect honest dialogue about navigating governance challenges, building credibility in the boardroom, and leveraging NED experience for career advancement. There’ll be ample opportunity for Q&A and peer-to-peer learning in a supportive environment.

Whether you’re considering your first NED appointment, actively building your board portfolio, or seeking to maximise your boardroom impact, this session offers practical wisdom and inspiration from women who’ve walked the path.

The discussion will be held under Chatham House rule to encourage open, authentic conversation.