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 Agbesanwa, Nicolina 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.
