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:
The ideal chair or NED should have complementary skills and experience that will add value to your business on board matters including:
Odgers Berndtson’s dedicated Board and Chair & NED practices work with organisations to develop a board of directors to complement their business objectives.
Through understanding the dynamics of our client’s boardroom, we advise clients on the selection of individuals with skills and functional experience to empower their boards and provide the independent view point that will improve compliance and lower risk.