Conducting an executive search for an Inaugural Chair and Board Members
The Brief
Future Leadership was approached to complete a comprehensive executive search to identify, attract and appoint five high profile industry leaders drawn from across Australia who were experienced Chairs and Non-Executive Directors and motivated to contribute pro bono on a new Board advising on a range of matters related to the interface with industries generally.
The Future Leadership Consultant team were retained to undertake this assignment over several months, reaching out to leaders across multiple industries, Government and education, and to assist our client in the assessment and selection of a complementary group of Board Members.
Candidate net Promote Score
Future Leadership combines truly personalised relationships with innovative technology solutions to ensure an approachable and efficient process for all our Net Promoter Score across clients, successful candidates and unsuccessful candidates is well above industry standard.
Candidates supported every year
We maintain genuine relationships with past candidates and continue to support them with leadership solutions long term, after they land their role.
Senior Women Appointed since 2002
Over half of the executive search assignments undertaken by our team have resulted in the appointment of outstanding female or LGBTQI+ leaders to high profile roles.
Candidate Retention Rate for 12 months since 2002
Our thorough briefing process and ability to engage passive candidates mean that we go to great lengths to find the right person for the role – long term!
The Process
Future Leadership™ assembled a specialised team, led by David Baber, and an experienced research and administration team, to lead the search. Key steps included:
- Targeted Search and Talent Identification: An initial briefing with representatives of the organisation. This search assignment was focusing on proven and respected leaders, contributors to community and society, and recognised prominent non-Executive Directors. Future Leadership’s extensive networks and contacts were drawn on, and up to the minute information on availability and motivation of outstanding Board candidates who are motivated to contribute to specific organisations on a pro bono basis.
- Candidate Assessment: Full behavioural interviews were conducted by the Future Leadership team in order to identify a highly qualified shortlist to present to our client.
- Final Evaluation: Highly qualified candidates were shortlisted, with the selection panel interviewing candidates in panel interviews. Full 360 degree reference checking was completed for the preferred candidates prior to an offer being made. Future Leadership supported panel interviews and supported the appointment negotiation with the preferred candidates.
The Outcome
Future Leadership successfully placed the Inaugural Chair and four Board member placements in July 2020.
