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Why build a Board CV?

Investing time and thought in creating a Board CV is the single most important action you can take to be successful in your board ambitions. But it’s not just us. […]

How to identify which boards will value you most

Rachel Slattery Partner in the Chair and Non-executive Director practice at Odgers Berndtson Rachel Slattery, Partner in the Chair and Non-executive Director practice at Odgers Berndtson, offers a framework to […]

Mergers, Acquisitions and Takeover Panels

Mergers and acquisitions can require highly intensive input from the organisation’s board members. But what is actually needed from NEDs in these contexts? And how can you as a board […]

Preparing for a Board Effectiveness Review

Listen back to this webinar recording that was led by BDO to help non-executive directors best prepare for a board effectiveness review including regulatory expectations, common drivers and pitfalls. The […]

How to interview effectively - virtually

Sophie Eden Co-founder of Gordon & Eden executive search. Sophie Eden shares her tips in the context of virtual interviews and from her 15+years experience of supporting hundreds of candidates into the […]

When to make the move to a portfolio career

A portfolio career is as individual as the professional living it. Most encompass a mix of non-executive board roles (paid and pro bono), consultancy in your professional field, and/or mentoring […]

How to get on a Headhunter's radar

Karoline Vinsrygg Head of Board Practice for the UK at Egon Zehnder Placing around 120 – 150 NEDs a year, around 60% of these to listed companies, Karoline and her […]

Boardroom Insights: University Boards

Ever thought about applying for a board role with a university? Why not listen back to this Boardroom Insights session which broadens your understanding of the range of opportunities out […]

Boardroom Insights: Tech Sector

This session looks at the opportunities in high-growth technology businesses. We were delighted to be joined by founder of talent advisory business Floreat Ventures, Nicola Mann and portfolio NED Shane […]