Building better boards together
WB Directors, home of the Women on Boards UK network, is joining forces with Nurole, the world’s leading platform for non-executive board hiring.
This strategic move unites two purpose-driven female-founded organisations and further strengthens Nurole’s mission to build better boards through access, excellence and inclusion.
A shared vision to build better boards
Boards matter. They shape the society we live in. Yet fewer than 30% of executives rate their board as good or excellent. Our vision is a world where boards consistently fulfil their potential – ensuring organisations are well run to the benefit of all stakeholders. By combining forces, Nurole and WB Directors will deliver greater value and support to aspiring and serving board members, and the organisations that appoint them.
WB Directors has built a strong reputation for nurturing underrepresented talent in the boardroom, and this acquisition reflects Nurole’s continued commitment to providing access to the best leadership talent at the highest levels.
Oliver Cummings, CEO of Nurole said:
“To succeed in Nurole’s vision for building better boards, it’s not enough just to find the best people for board roles. Through the Nurole Community, we must also help people on the journey into the boardroom and help them maximise their impact once there. This acquisition enhances our position as a market leader on both fronts.
By combining our networks, insights and experience, we will be even better placed to help leaders become exceptional candidates and stand-out board operators. The boardroom landscape is evolving, and we are to help our members and clients thrive in that change.”
Fiona Hathorn, CEO of WB Directors said:
“Joining Nurole is an exciting step. We have worked hard to build a trusted community and a reputation for high-quality support, and this partnership allows us to take that to the next level.
I look forward to working closely with the wider Nurole team to grow our combined impact and improve diversity of thought and quality of governance across boards of all types.”
What this means for Members and Partners
For now, both brands will continue to operate independently, ensuring continuity and familiarity for members. The high-quality support our members and Partners know and trust will continue from the same committed team.
However, the collaboration will unlock new benefits:
- Stronger networks – a broader, more diverse community for connection and opportunity.
- Enhanced expertise – deeper insights and guidance from a combined team of board experts.
- Greater resources – expanded events, learning and digital tools to support every stage of a board career.
Commitment to the future
The acquisition reinforces Nurole’s position as the leading network for non-executives and demonstrates its ongoing investment in broadening access to board opportunities for underrepresented groups.
For WB Directors, joining the Nurole family will allow us to expand our impact on diversity in leadership for the long-term and establish ourselves as the leading source of support for current and aspiring non-executives in the UK.
We are excited about building better boards together – and hope you will be part of this shared new chapter.
Do drop us a line if you have any queries or comments. Our small, friendly team is here to help – contact@wbdirectors.co.uk
More About Nurole
Nurole is rethinking board hiring and development to build better boards. Ranked in the FT1000 list of Europe’s fastest-growing companies, Nurole has built a global network and delivers around 1,000 board placements a year, with appointments across 28 countries and every major sector.
As a taster of Nurole’s approach, I invite you to explore the Enter the Boardroom podcast. It features practical, candid conversations with some of the world’s most experienced board chairs, directors, and governance experts. For high-performing executives considering their first board role – or seeking to be more effective once appointed – it’s a rich source of insight, inspiration, and real-world advice. You can find it on:
Combining intelligent technology with human search expertise, Nurole enables organisations—from FTSE companies, family businesses and investor-backed scale-ups to charities and public bodies—to find exceptional non-executive talent through its pioneering open hiring model and pop-up boards that bring outside insight to moments of change.
The Nurole Plus Community offers aspiring and serving board members the support needed to be stand-out candidates and strong board operators. Whether securing a first non-executive role, building a portfolio or looking to excel in current positions, through curated learning, networking and expert guidance, it’s designed to help create or develop a successful NED career.
Nurole also curates boardroom insight through its flagship podcast, Enter the Boardroom, featuring leading chairs and directors on what it takes to be a better board member today.
Learn more at www.nurole.com