Board Session
Shaping and navigating your board career
Building a successful Board career requires more than strong executive experience. It takes a clear Board value proposition, deliberate positioning, access to the right networks and companies, and an understanding of how Board appointments are actually made.
This session combines a practical guide to securing your first or next Board seat with an open conversation with experienced Board professionals. The aim is to move beyond generic advice and provide concrete perspectives, tools and actions that participants can apply to their own Board journey.
Programme
Welcome & Introduction
Practical Guide to Securing Your First and Next Board Seat
• Defining your Board value proposition and building a Board-ready CV
• Identifying and prioritising the right Boards
• Creating access through networks, visibility, direct company outreach and headhunters
Panel conversation: Building a Non-Executive Director Career
• What really helps secure the first and subsequent Board roles
• Which Board profiles and expertise are most sought after
• Choosing between VC-, PE-backed, private, listed and public-sector Boards
• The role of sponsorship, networks and visibility
• Common stumbling blocks and missteps
• Practical actions aspiring Board directors can take now
Drinks & Networking
This is a SelectionF-members only event. However, as a member you are allowed to bring a guest.
We completely understand that plans sometimes change. At the same time, last-minute no-shows can lead to unnecessary costs and food waste. Therefore, we will introduce a no-show fee if you are registered but do not attend and have not informed us beforehand.
In the event of a no-show we will charge you 500 SEK. Please e-mail contact@selectionf.com no later than three days before the event if you can not attend.