Board Appointment
Is there a NED Appointment out there for me?
Is there a board appointment for me? It is a common question to consider when setting your board goals. The simple answer is yes.
January 20, 2026
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Is there a board appointment for me? It is a common question to consider when setting your board goals. The simple answer is yes.
Why are NED roles so popular, and why should you pursue one? I think that there are ten reasons to become a NED or pursue a board career.
If you are serious about a Non-Executive Director (NED) role, a board appointment plan that is proven to work and is workable.
The winter holidays are a valuable chance for aspiring NEDs to strengthen their board career plan through insightful reading and listening.
Various studies show that one of the most successful ways you will get on a board in the UK is by directly approaching an organisation.
If you have ever looked for an advertised Non-Executive Director (NED) vacancy, you will have discovered that they are not easy to find.
A trustee role is a common governance role and often the easiest way to launch a board career. So, what is a charity trustee in the UK?
83% of people gain board roles through personal people they see rarely or infrequently. Your board network must include weak ties.
Most of us, rightly or wrongly, believe that close personal connections and networks are valuable when wanting to get on a board.
LinkedIn is the ideal platform for building a board network, and one that most of you should already be reasonably familiar with.
An up-to-date and well-nourished board network can truly work wonders for your board and executive careers.
When conducted correctly, personal research can have a profoundly positive impact on every aspect of your board appointment process.
Thorough online research is one way to gain the insights required to give you a significant edge over the other candidates.
The board chair is the final decision-maker who must sign off on any new non-executive appointment. You need to consider their motivations.
Typically, there are four ways UK NED appointments are made. For many, the more obvious pathways only lead to frustration and disappointment.