A cohesive board of directors that brings together a broad range of skills, experience and diverse perspectives is a vital asset, enabling the CEO and management team to seize business opportunities and manage risks effectively.

This is particularly true at a time of rapid business change, digital disruption, evolving business models and shifting societal expectations.

Non-executive directors (NEDs)—also known as independent or supervisory directors—and board chairs are a proven way for companies of all sizes and ownership structures to access valuable expertise.

Odgers helps you identify the right chair or NED for your business. Working in partnership with you, we identify skills gaps, opportunities and risks, and develop a thorough understanding of your board and leadership team to find someone who brings fresh perspectives and diversity of thought. We then define the ideal candidate profile and use it to identify and attract outstanding talent from a global pool.

The right chair or NED should bring complementary skills and experience that add value across key areas of the board’s remit, including:

• Governance and risk management
• Strategy, operations and people
• Leadership succession
• Cross-sector and international insights
• Sustainability, technology and purpose
• Access to a broader network of valuable contacts

Odgers advises the world’s largest corporations, including FTSE-listed companies, ambitious small and medium-sized businesses, leading private equity firms, entrepreneurs and family-owned groups. As independent advisers, we are committed to helping our clients build exceptional boards that drive sustainable business growth.

We take a creative approach to every board succession appointment, helping our clients achieve the right balance of skills, experience and diversity of thought.