Post by the Boardroom

𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐄/𝐕𝐂 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬   What makes a board effective in a private equity or venture capital-backed business?   At the Boardroom Private Clubhouse in London, our members joined an engaging discussion with Alexandra Lindsay and Fiona Satchell, moderated by our UK Chair Janet Hotz, exploring how investors think about boards, leadership teams and value creation.   Drawing on their experience both selecting and working with investment portfolio companies, as well as serving as board members themselves, our speakers shared valuable perspectives on how boards are shaped and refreshed, what investors look for when appointing board members and senior leaders, and the capabilities that distinguish high-performing boards.   Key themes included: 🔹The balance between business needs and investor priorities when building a board 🔹The skills, experiences and mindsets increasingly sought after in board members 🔹How hiring decisions for board and senior leadership roles are made in practice 🔹What differentiates strong candidates beyond technical expertise and prior board experience 🔹How boards can contribute to value creation while maintaining effective oversight 🔹The evolving expectations of boards across growth, scaling and turnaround environments   A recurring theme throughout the evening was that board effectiveness is about far more than credentials alone. The ability to bring sound judgement, constructive challenge and a genuine contribution to value creation continues to be what sets exceptional board members apart.   Thank you to Alexandra, Fiona and Janet for a thoughtful and highly practical discussion, and to our members for contributing their insights and questions.   #Together #WeArePowerful Diana Markaki - Bartholdi Nicki Singh Jacqueline Hess Micaela Lello Sarah Tremolada