How to secure a board role with ‘non-traditional’ skill sets

Traditionally, the boardroom has been seen as the domain of accountants and lawyers, but the modern board requires non-executives with a broader range of professional expertise. In this episode, we hear from Mai Fenton and Kirsten Achtelstetter, two non-executives with marketing and tech backgrounds respectively, about their experiences securing board positions. They share insights on how they demonstrated the relevance of their skill set, positioned themselves for success and navigated challenges they faced.