A thoughtfully designed board has become an indicator of company performance and success. Today’s stakeholders demand a board that aligns with the organization’s strategic direction and incorporates a harmonious mix of competency, experience, and perspective.
Ensure Board Competency Alignment
DHR Global has designed a Board Skills Matrix that offers a framework for facilitating discussions on shaping the composition of your board competencies and ensuring alignment with the organization’s requirements. The Matrix serves as a crucial resource as organizations evaluate the design of their board, develop role descriptions and succession plans, and seek new board members – creating alignment across 14 key board competencies:
Board Member
P&L Leader (CEO)
Strategic Thought Leadership
M&A/IPO Acumen
Financial Expertise (Qualified Financial Expert)
International Business
Corporate Governance
Technology (Cyber Security, AI)
Marketing (Digital/Social Media)
Deep Industry Expertise
Regulatory
Government Affairs
Inclusive Leadership
Public Company Exposure
DHR: Shaping Your Board for Best Results
Customized Talent Advisory
There are no off-the-shelf solutions. We tailor our process to address your requirements and concerns, ensuring we deliver outstanding results.
A “Global Boutique” Firm
DHR is a family-owned, privately held, hands-on provider of talent solutions with offices in the Americas, Asia, Europe, and the Middle East.
High-Touch Experience
Trusted, senior-level consultants are always hands-on during your engagement, providing high-touch service and a sense of urgency.
Proven Expertise
Well-versed in global governance issues and board challenges, our deep domain knowledge and functional expertise allow us to assemble the ideal engagement team for your organization.
Broad, Dynamic Network
We maintain strong connections with transformative talent across industries and key functions worldwide, plus have a proprietary, diverse database of 1.7 million+ senior executives and board directors.
Our Approach
DHR’s Board Design and Competencies solution is delivered through a three-phase approach that includes:
Provide client with full data request and scoping of requirements
Review current business plan documents and governance
Review current compensation for executives and board directors
Define peer group comparators by class, size and industry, along with business stage
Understand available equity pool and value
Review full financials
Develop full board needs assessment and “fill-to-skill” framework
Establish director specifications for each seat
Develop board seating plan with mix of advisory board members from current set and private equity investors, reps, and outside directors
Develop full slate of candidates for each role
Screen prospective board members
Provide initial recommendations for advisory board
Assist with offer negotiation
Place successful candidates
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