How to secure a board role with ‘non-traditional’ skill sets

Traditionally, the boardroom has been seen as the domain of accountants and lawyers, but the modern board requires non-executives with a broader range of professional expertise. In this episode, we hear from Mai Fenton and Kirsten Achtelstetter, two non-executives with marketing and tech backgrounds respectively, about their experiences securing board positions. They share insights on how they demonstrated the relevance of their skill set, positioned themselves for success and navigated challenges they faced.

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Our podcast features inspirational success stories from our members on securing board roles and thriving as a non-executive at any career stage. Discover new pathways for professional and personal growth through the success stories of various non-executive female directors as they share their experiences in achieving their boardroom aspirations. WB Directors is a purpose-led business working to increase diversity in executive and non-executive leadership. As the home of the Women on Boards Community, we’re the UK’s most impactful NED network. Find out more about all our services at: www.wbdirectors.co.uk