Getting started takes intentional preparation. Board directors were historically CEOs or CFOs. More recently, boards also seek technical profiles .
Therefore, be intentional when “molding your career.” What kind of expertise do you want to bring? Are you the expert who helps startups find product-market fit, or the globetrotter who takes public companies multinational? Start your planning early, so your career story becomes a compelling narrative. Being able to articulate your career decisions and value-add as an executive is a must-have for a board seat.
Therefore, before you embark on your board journey, be ready to commit the time to interview and serve on the board well.