Advisory boards

Advisory boards, introduced with discretion.

A confidential, introduction-led process: two-sided onboarding, sector insight, and eligibility clarity. Built for board and advisory mandates.

Search timeline

Day 1Engagement brief
Day 3Network activation
Day 7Candidate screening
Day 10Shortlist delivery
Day 14Final introductions
14-day target
typical shortlist delivery window
Confidential & discreetTwo-sided onboardingEligibility clarity

What we deliver

Confidential advisory introductions.

Two-sided onboarding, global coverage, and a controlled introduction cadence.

Global reach for mandates

Coverage across North America, Europe, and key international markets.

Candidate experience matters

Introductions with clear scope and scheduling, handled with discretion on both sides.

Eligibility clarity

Confirm fit, range, and availability before making introductions on either side.

Structured onboarding

A disciplined intake and first-contact meeting so both sides know what they are walking into before introductions begin.

Confidential support

Designed for sensitive searches where discretion matters for both companies and candidates.

Controlled process

Coordinated introductions and an aligned shortlist cadence to keep execution clean.

How engagements run

A methodical engagement process.

Each phase involves the right people on both sides, with consistent communication from intake through introduction.

Scope confirmation

Clear expectations for role parameters and availability before introductions.

Shortlist updates

Structured narrowing aligned to eligibility criteria without broadcasting the search.

Introductions

Scheduling and coordination so both sides arrive prepared.

Step 1

Mandate intake

Confirm scope, committee needs, and success criteria with a confidential intake call.

Step 2

Candidate onboarding

First-contact meeting to confirm background, range, and availability.

Step 3

Shortlist

Shortlisting begins within ~2 weeks after scope confirmation and intake review.

Step 4

Introductions

Coordinated introductions with clear expectations and discretion throughout.

Methodology

Methodical approach with eligibility clarity.

A disciplined onboarding process to confirm fit, range, and availability before introductions are made.

Two-sided onboarding

A first-contact meeting to confirm background, range, and availability before any introduction is made.

  • Eligibility clarity
  • Availability confirmed early
  • Mandate-aligned introductions

Confidential outreach

Discreet search posture designed for sensitive mandates and controlled introductions.

  • Controlled introductions
  • Discreet scheduling

Sector insight

Internal research supports a general understanding of market conditions and role parameters without disclosing company names.

  • Industry depth
  • Role parameters
  • Mandate-fit calibration

Governance standards

Built on structure. No shortcuts.

Structured intake, compliant communication, and global coverage built into every engagement.

Confidential search posture

Discreet outreach and controlled introductions throughout the engagement.

Global coverage

North America, Europe, and key international markets.

Structured intake

Clear scope, committee needs, and success criteria before outreach begins.

What our clients say.

The shortlist felt like it came from someone who had actually sat through our board meetings.

Douglas W.

Board Member · Consumer Fintech

From start to finish it took our team a little over five weeks to compare, interview, and send out the offer.

Jonathan M.

CHRO · Advanced Manufacturing

Two of the three names on the first list were directors we had no path to reach. Neither did our network.

Margaret D.

Board Chair · Healthcare IT

Filled our audit committee chair seat in under four weeks. Two strong finalists, both board-ready. That almost never happens on the first pass.

Catherine R.

Nom/Gov Committee Chair · Enterprise Cloud Infrastructure

They challenged our brief early on, pushed back on scope in a way that actually saved us time. Most firms just nod and start sourcing.

Malcolm T.

CEO · Industrial Automation

No filler updates, no unnecessary calls. Just steady progress and candidates that actually matched what we asked for.

Richard H.

CFO · B2B Payments

The board you build is the company you build.

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