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      Chairs and boards play a critical role in the strategic oversight, culture and purpose of organisations.

      A cohesive board of talented, diverse and experienced directors is perhaps the greatest asset a chief executive and management team can have at their disposal to seize business opportunities and effectively manage risk. This is particularly true at a time of rapid business change, digital disruption, evolving business models and societal expectations.

      Non-executive directors (NEDs) – also known as supervisory or independent outside directors – and chairs are a proven way of helping businesses of all sizes and ownership structures to gain access to valuable talent whose experience can add constructive insights.

      Odgers Berndtson executive search can help you find the right chair or NED, working in partnership to:

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      We think creatively and work collaboratively to help our clients achieve a balance of skills, experience and diversity of thought. We deploy our collective wisdom and experience on each board succession.

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