RECRUITMENT AND SELECTION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS

The discussion around the critical relevance of corporate governance has put this issue ever more into the spotlight in recent years. With it the realization that filling board positions should not be left to chance and circumstance but approached in a professional and systematic manner.
x

In selecting and appraising board members we take into consideration the board as a whole in its function as steering and advisory committee as well as the contribution of each member to the overall mix. The sum of the individuals creates the balance and the strength of the board in its entirety.
x

Candidates for non-executive director roles are, more often than not, active or retired managing directors and executive board members. Depending on the size of the company divisional directors may also be suitable.
x

Our typical clients are start-ups, privately held companies, listed companies and SME’s. Typical assignments include:
x

• Improving diversity in superior / advisory board through search for female (link) and/or international replacements
  x
  

• Supporting privately held companies to identify and select external board members
  x
  

• Recruiting a whole new board in the forerun to IPO
  x
  

• Creating strategic balance in board composition

x
Our successful track record in this field for many years is based on our optimized and systematic search process as well as our professional network of candidates from all walks of life – oftentimes outside the “obvious” target range.

x
Our 60 years experience in filling positions at the highest level (executive and non-executive directors) gives our clients the security that they are getting balanced strategic advice fine tuned to the specific situation and overall targets and objectives.