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STAND OUT as the board appointment they've been searching for .
Board appointments are not won on chronology. They are earned on judgement, governance credibility, and strategic oversight. We translate your executive and advisory experience into board-level language - risk, stewardship, growth governance, stakeholder confidence, and long-term value creation within regulated, investor-led, and regionally complex markets. Instead of reading like an operational career history, your Board CV becomes a clear investment case: how you think, how you govern, and how you add value beyond day-to-day management. For Chairs, nomination committees, and investors, it reads less like a CV - and more like a board readiness dossier.
Why most Board & NED CVs fail to secure appointments
Most aspiring Board candidates submit executive CVs lightly adapted for non-executive roles. This is where opportunities are lost.
Typical Board CVs:
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Operational bias: Over-index on execution instead of governance.
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Weak independence signals: Judgement and fiduciary mindset not evidenced.
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Unclear committee value: Risk, audit, ESG contribution not articulated.
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No appointment logic: Why this board, now, is missing.
They show experience - but not board suitability. In today’s market, boards look for clarity of contribution, governance fluency, and cultural fit, not seniority alone.
What sets our Board & NED resumes apart?
A methodical, board-specific approach trusted in NZ’s leading boardrooms
We specialise in Board and Non-Executive Director positioning - partnering with experienced leaders to help them secure their first or next board appointment. For over 15 years, we’ve refined a bespoke approach that has positioned thousands of candidates for:
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Public, private, PE-backed, and not-for-profit boards
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Chair, SID, Committee Chair, and NED roles
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Regulated, investor-led, and governance-heavy environments
Every engagement is led by senior consultants with deep exposure to board hiring dynamics, nomination processes, and governance expectations. Each brief is handled with absolute discretion, strategic precision, and a clear understanding of how boards actually assess candidates. This is not executive resume writing adapted for boards. It is board-level positioning, built properly.
Our clients consistently secure Board, NED and Committee appointments across New Zealand.
What’s changed in the Board & NED appointment market.
Board appointments are more competitive, more formalised, and more scrutinised than ever before.
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Increased supply of highly credentialed candidates.
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Greater emphasis on governance, ESG, risk, and culture.
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More structured nomination processes and longlists.
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Heavy reliance on search firms, referrals, and shortlisting logic.
Generic resumes and informal biographies no longer suffice. Board candidates must now demonstrate clear contribution logic, governance maturity, and independence of thought - often before any conversation takes place.
How can CV People® support your Board ambitions?
Position yourself as a credible board appointment - not a hopeful applicant.
Present as a credible board-level appointment
Your CV communicates authority, governance readiness, and strategic oversight - not operational execution.
Align with nomination committee expectations
We structure your Board CV to meet the standards used by Chairs, search firms, and nomination committees.
Clarify your board value proposition
We define exactly why you belong in the boardroom, what you contribute, and where you add the most value.
Position for portfolio and first-time board roles
Whether you’re pursuing your first NED role or expanding a portfolio, we position you with precision and intent.
Develop a board-ready narrative
We develop a cohesive, persuasive story that connects your past wins to future potential - designed to resonate with boardrooms and investor-backed ventures.
Gain strategic clarity before documentation
Every engagement begins with a deep consultation focused on board direction, governance fit, and appointment strategy.
Trusted across sectors
Our Board clients span finance, technology, infrastructure, healthcare, education, government, and not-for-profit - reflecting true cross-sector board expertise.
Strengthen long-term earning and influence
Board appointments are cumulative. Getting the positioning right now compounds opportunity, credibility, and income over time.
Secure board roles aligned with your expertise, values, and long-term vision.
Board transitions operate by different rules. They require nuance, credibility, and an understanding of how influence is assessed behind closed doors. Our team works exclusively in this space. We understand nomination dynamics, appointment signals, and what distinguishes a viable board candidate from a compelling one. Your positioning will be deliberate, defensible, and aligned with where boards are heading - not where they’ve been.
While board appointments are rarely linear, our clients consistently report:
Significantly Higher Shortlisting Rates For Board & NED Roles
Stronger Committee-Level Alignment And Role Clarity
Increased Confidence In Board Conversations And Interviews
*Based on a 2022 survey of 10,170 previous clients of which 1,127 responded.
Adapting your old executive CV for board roles?
Executive resumes are built to demonstrate operational leadership and delivery. Board and Non-Executive Director roles are assessed on different criteria - independence of judgement, governance contribution, risk oversight, and strategic challenge. Simply adapting an executive resume rarely makes this distinction clear and often fails to establish why you are appointable as a board-level contributor.
Board appointments are cumulative, and time spent mispositioned limits opportunity. Chairs and nomination committees are not looking for the strongest executives, but for the right contributors. Partner with CV People® to clarify your board proposition and position yourself for appointment - not just application.
Trusted by 30,000+ Senior Executives Since 2011.
We’ve guided over 30,000 executives through career transitions at the highest levels of leadership across the globe. From CEO placements to NED roles, our clients rely on us not just for application documents - but for strategic positioning that delivers results.
Your next board or non-executive appointment is closer than it appears.
Board appointments are rarely about volume - they’re about clarity, credibility, and timing.
A short, confidential positioning review now can prevent years of misaligned board pursuit later.
Book your FREE Board & NED consultation below.