Board appointment accelerator program

Secure your next listed company board role through a practical and highly interactive program designed for senior executives who are preparing for their first board role or board professionals looking to expand an existing board portfolio.

This is not a traditional board education course. It is a focused accelerator designed to help you become a more credible, visible, and board-ready candidate while building the relationships and positioning that lead to real opportunities.

Across five live evening sessions, you will work alongside a carefully selected group of executives and board members who are at a similar stage in their board journey. Together, you will refine your board strategy, strengthen your market positioning, expand your network, and gain the confidence to navigate the board appointment process successfully.

Whether you are pursuing your first board role or aiming to secure additional appointments, the program will help you sharpen your positioning, increase your visibility, and approach the market more strategically.

Between sessions, participants apply what they learn in practice, with time for reflection, peer exchange, and practical action. A dedicated online community supports ongoing introductions, accountability, and relationship building throughout the program and beyond.

By the end of the program, you will have:

• a clearer and more focused board strategy
• a stronger board profile and personal positioning
• a targeted networking and visibility plan
• greater confidence navigating board interviews and selection processes
• practical tools to strengthen your long-term board career

Program format

Five live online sessions, each lasting 1.5 hours, scheduled three weeks apart to allow time for implementation and progress between sessions.

Session 1: Defining your board strategy

Clarify the type of board roles you are best suited for, where your experience creates the strongest value, and how to position yourself effectively in the market.

We will help you identify the sectors, company profiles, and board environments where your expertise is most relevant, while also giving you a clear understanding of how listed company board recruitment typically works and how long the process often takes.

Session 2: Building a board-ready profile

Strengthen your board CV, LinkedIn profile, and overall positioning so decision-makers immediately understand the value you bring as a non-executive director.

Many senior executives struggle to translate operational leadership experience into board-level relevance. We help you articulate your strategic contribution, oversight capability, leadership credibility, and committee readiness in a way that resonates with chairs, nomination committees, and executive search firms.

Session 3: Expanding visibility and access

Develop a focused networking strategy that increases your visibility with the people and organisations most likely to influence board appointments.

You will learn how experienced board members build visibility, create warm introductions, and stay top of mind for opportunities. We will also explore international opportunities, industry associations, executive search relationships, and targeted events that can accelerate your path to additional board seats.

Session 4: Navigating the board interview process

Prepare thoroughly for board interviews with practical guidance on due diligence, positioning, stakeholder dynamics, and interview expectations.

You will learn how to communicate your value confidently, address sensitive questions effectively, and demonstrate the judgment, independence, and commercial perspective boards are seeking.

Session 5: Succeeding and creating long-term board value

Strengthen your long-term contribution and reputation as an effective board member.

We will cover onboarding priorities, stakeholder engagement, boardroom dynamics, committee participation, and how to establish yourself as a trusted and value-adding board member while positioning yourself for future opportunities.

Who should join

The program is designed for experienced senior executives with substantial P&L, strategic, or international leadership responsibility.

• board members looking to expand their listed company or international board portfolio
• senior executives preparing for their first listed company board role
• senior executives transitioning from executive leadership into a long-term non-executive board career

Participation fee

€2,950 per participant

The program is application-based and has limited places to ensure a high-quality, interactive experience.

To reserve your place, simply register and complete payment online.

If you would like to learn more about the program and whether it aligns with your current board ambitions, you are very welcome to schedule a short introductory conversation with Nina.