THE BOARD TALK: GROW ON BOARDS ON YOUR TERMS

The discussion around having more diverse non-executive and advisory boards across corporate and non-profit organizations in Europe has intensified in recent years. But what do current boards need and expect from their future members? And how can women position themselves correctly so they can bring their value to the table and expand their career portfolio with board seats?

Many senior women leaders strive to build fresh opportunities for their careers these days. One such opportunity is securing one – or several – non-executive board seats in lucrative companies.

The greatest barrier? The process for appointing new non-executive board members remains highly obscure. It rarely happens through headhunters, and you won’t find NED roles advertised on LinkedIn. So, what do talented women need to do to get on more good boards?

Welcome to our September BOARD Talk on the topic GROW ON BOARDS ON YOUR TERMS.

Our distinguished guest for this BOARD TALK is Josh Hayes, senior director with GetBoardwise, a UK-based advisory on a mission to connect excellent professionals with the boards who could use their expertise to thrive on the market.

Join us to refresh your understanding of how to secure a non-executive board role and gain inspiration for your next career steps.

 

OUR SPEAKER:

Josh Hayes is a strategic connector of people, value, and opportunity. As Senior Director of Client Success at GetBoardwise, he works with senior executives and seasoned professionals to accelerate their transition into portfolio and board careers – helping them uncover and secure Non-Executive Director and Advisory roles across the SME and scale-up landscape.

With a background in business development, Josh brings sharp commercial acumen and a practical understanding of what boards are really looking for: strategic clarity, governance capability, and forward-thinking insight. His team at GetBoardwise has supported hundreds of leaders into board-level conversations that align with their strengths and ambitions.

Josh leads from the front – working hands-on with clients to shape their proposition, build their visibility, and unlock real-world board opportunities in both the UK and international markets.

 

WHAT WE WILL DISCUSS:

Some of the topics on our BOARD TALK agenda include:

1. How companies recognize they need new board members – and where they look first when they start their search.
2. What type of companies are looking for new board members right now.
3. What company founders, chairs, and existing board members seek in new colleagues—and what the recruitment process for new board members looks like.
4. The differences in fiduciary duty for non-executive board members across various types of organizations in the UK and Europe.
5. How senior women leaders can position themselves and communicate to attract attention—and more opportunities—to their profiles.
6. The critical mistakes women leaders make when seeking non-executive boards.
7. The vital steps you need to take NOW to land a non-executive board role in 2026.

 

AT THE END OF OUR BOARD TALK, YOU WILL LEAVE WITH:

1. Clarity on whether NED roles are the right thing for you.
2. A clear sense of the current landscape for hiring non-executive board members in the UK and across Europe.
3. Ideas and inspiration on how to position yourself for success when striving to land new or additional NED roles.
4. Practical insider advice on how the NED hiring process works and how you can successfully navigate it.
5. And much more. 

 

WHO SHOULD JOIN OUR BOARD TALK?

This event is open to members of THE CEO ELEVATION CIRCLE and our extended network. Any senior woman leader interested in bringing more non-executive board roles in her career portfolio is welcome to join us. 

 

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT DURING OUR BOARD TALK?

Here is the plan for the event:

1. 17.45 – 18.00: Informal welcome and warm-up.  
2. 18.00 – 18.45: Guided interview and discussion on the trends and specifics of hiring NED board members in the UK and Europe today.
3. 18.45 – 19.20: Q&A with the audience.
4. 19.20 – 19.30: Wrap-up and invitations to upcoming events. 

 

LOGISTICS

• Our BOARD TALK takes place virtually, on Zoom.
• You’ll need the app installed on your computer. Using Zoom on a mobile device will significantly reduce your participation experience.
• The virtual doors open at 17:45 CET for informal chit-chat and warm-up.
• The session is recorded. Provided that you register for this event, you’ll have access to the video and audio recording afterward.
• Your full mental and emotional presence is required during the whole event. We invite you to have your camera on throughout to avoid interruptions or multitasking. This is an investment in yourself—respect your time.
• Photos of the virtual room will be taken during the event. By registering, you consent to photography being used later for marketing purposes.  

 

QUESTIONS?

We look forward to meeting you online on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 18.00 CEST!

If you have any questions, feel free to contact Cristina directly via WhatsApp at +420 776 574 925 or email her at cristina.muntean@vornica.com.

See you at our BOARD TALK – GROW ON BOARDS – ON YOUR TERMS!