Adding Independent Board Directors to help your business succeed

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by a professional-advisory from Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT Sloan School of Management
in Atlanta, GA, USA

8mos ago

Adding Independent Board Directors to help your business succeed

For those acquiring or transitioning businesses, adding an independent director can provide objective guidance, operational insight, and governance discipline that supports both short-term performance and long-term success. I am available to serve as an independent board director for companies. Along with experience from currently serving on two company boards and certification in Private Company Governance, I have a 20+ year career in Operations and Engineering leadership. In addition, I bring board experience in Enterprise Risk Management, creating successful Board-CEO relationships, strategy + budget, succession planning, and asking insightful questions that allow all involved to better understand the issues and options. I utilize this practical, results-oriented perspective to help owners, buyers, and sellers strengthen oversight, reduce risk, and unlock value. I would be glad to connect with those interested in discussing opportunities.

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reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from London Metropolitan University in United Kingdom

Thanks Luke. Paul Sims's comment above stated it quite well. An addition is that a board member should be someone who had actually been involved in at least few transactions and played an active role in either due diligence, transition or integration i.e in the trenches. Not someone whose company where he/she was working got acquired or they took over another company without this person been actively involved.. no no

reply by a searcher 8mos ago
from University of Ottawa in Ottawa, ON, Canada

I agree with adding independent directors and board members. The biggest challenge is finding a good fit. After interviewing many people, a former fortune 500 CEO mentioned that "you don't want to be on a board with people you don't like." Title and position are one thing but being able to add value is another and enjoying your company is another. Thanks for sharing.