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Boards: Trends, Challenges, and Opportunities is a four-part series that addresses what it takes to position yourself as a valuable Board Advisor.
Join us for an in-depth discussion on how to launch your journey as a board advisor and how the entrepreneurial experience is a great lead-in to a board advisory career.
Hear from successful entrepreneurs who have transitioned into board advisory roles. Learn about the compelling reasons for joining a board, the value entrepreneurs can deliver for boards, and which board roles best align with your experience and skill set. Other topics include:
How to start your board advisory journey (networks, documents, mapping)
Identify your skills that bring boards added value; specifically, entrepreneurial endeavors
Matching your experience and qualifications to open advisor and NED roles
Common mistakes made when seeking first board and advisory roles and how to avoid them
How board recruitment processes differ from traditional ones
Guest Speakers
Millicent Tracey, Board Director, California Bank of Commerce. Millicent will provide insights into the differences between board roles and operator roles, including how the interview processes may vary between the two. Additionally, she will discuss the nuances of board applications versus traditional resumes, as well as the specific strategies for effective board search networking.
John Rose, Chairman, Rose Creative Marketing, John will share insights into his journey from executive to board advisor, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities that come with this transition. Additionally, he will provide valuable advice on what makes a good advisor and how to position yourself for success in this role.
Moderator: Mark Hamill, Chair of the Virtual Advisory Board and Owner of The Naked Headhunter
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About Millicent Tracey
As a financial services executive with 20+ yrs of experience, Millicent advises on digital payments transformation. With experience also in legal & tax, she advises on governance, compliance & risk management and advises companies on how to ensure these are key components of any successful Go-To-Market strategy.
From start-ups to Fortune 500 companies, Millicent advises on delivering solutions where fintech & digital payments are a critical part of their business strategy. Experienced in leading strategic growth initiatives, advising on digital payments transformations, and designing and delivering innovative technology solutions. She understands cyber and financial fraud risks and has developed risk mitigation strategies for digital payment products.
In addition, Millicent advises on how companies can enhance their ESG programs so that they can become long-term successful businesses that are sustainable environmentally, socially, and financially. She currently advises several female-led businesses as well as participates on the ESG committee of the Virtual Advisory Board, providing a resource to CEOs and businesses on their ESG initiatives.
About John Rose
John is a Chairman, board advisor, creative marketing specialist, award-winning writer and author, entrepreneur, and investor. He has led companies in the Americas, Russia, and the Middle East, focusing on helping to build business strategies and go-to-market plans, raise funds, build brands, restore reputations, lead digital transformations, launch and expand businesses or manage their transition from start-up to venture or from private to public. He has worked across many industries, including travel, tourism, technology, hospitality, FMCG, luxury, retail, consumer electronics, entertainment and gaming.
About Mark Hamill
Mark is a thought leader in talent acquisition focused on C-suite roles, CEO succession, and Board development. He represents Ackermann International as NED, serves as YPO UK chapter chair, and is CEO of his own company, The Naked Headhunter. He also co-founded the Virtual Advisory Board (VAB). Mark is passionate about people and loves connecting CEOs to Board talent who can help solve problems. He believes that building your professional network is the best way to find your next role. Mark builds boards both in the real world and for the Metaverse. He is firmly committed to CEO Fitness and the collaborative work of Transition Tribes.
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