An engaging one-day program designed to support aspiring non-executive directors to identify and secure an appropriate board role. You’ll learn what it takes to to be a great director, how to identify and secure an ideal role, what you should be paid and how to develop a career as a non-executive director. This workshop is created and led by Derwent Executive, one of Australia’s leading board search and advisory firms. Derwent are passionate about identifying and developing the next generation of Australian Directors and use first-hand experience and case studies to bring this content to life.
Ben Derwent is the Founder and Managing Director of Derwent, leading the strategy and management of the company. With a hands on approach Ben guides client acquisition, relationship management and search outcomes across the business. His primary focus is on private equity relationships and the board practice.
Ben is an entrepreneur who has always thrived in high risk competitive environments. Decades of extreme sporting endeavours have influenced how he has shaped the firm’s ‘spirit to challenge’ culture and philosophy. It is through Ben’s vision, and inspirational leadership that Derwent has been able to impact careers and businesses for over 20 years.
Michelle Gardiner is Partner at Derwent Executive and has extensive experience recruiting and building high performing boards and executive teams. Michelle works across all industries and locations within Australia and is a champion of diversity. Derwent Executive has a thriving board practice focused on early stage, high growth and mid-sized enterprise across ASX, private, government and for purpose settings. The team are committed to developing the next generation of Australian company directors.
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