Writing a non-executive director (NED) resume is the best place to begin when considering your next or first board role. While there is no set template for what style or format your CV should take it must answer the central question any Chair/selection committee will want to know ‘Why should we appoint you?’ For this reason your NED resume must: demonstrate your success as at board level; be succinct and above all be readable.

Some of the following questions may be asked of you in a non executive director interview.

The best advice I could give any individual wanting a board position or portfolio career is to start preparing immediately. Many directors describe finding their first directorship as an arduous and time consuming process. So, the biggest mistake many people make when retiring from executive duties, or individuals considering developing a portfolio career, is not starting the search process early enough.