We are delighted to welcome Sam Colt from Nurole to discuss “How to Navigate the Path to a Board Seat: Dos and Don'ts from an Executive Search Specialist.” We will gain insights into key strategies that work and common pitfalls to avoid when navigating the complex landscape of board recruitment.Sam joined Nurole, the Board hiring platform, October 2022 after 16 years as a Partner at the international search firm, Odgers Berndtson. Previously she also ran her own boutique search firm focused on the nascent UK tech sector. Sam has over 20 years Board search experience; she has appointed NEDs to listed, private, PE and VC-backed companies as well as the non-profit sector. She also sits on the Board of a London-based arts charity where she chairs the Nominations Committee.
Nurole is a digitally-led board hiring platform, combining the expertise of traditional search professionals with the accessibility of a modern platform. It serves a broad spectrum of candidates, from FTSE 100 Chairs to first-time NEDs.
Specializing in board appointments across commercial listed companies, private businesses, VC/PE-backed firms, family-owned enterprises, and not-for-profits, Nurole facilitates over 800 board placements annually.