Non Executive Directorships

Take a look at any large company and you will find a non-executive Director (NED) sitting on the board, providing an independent perspective and "counter balance" for the management team. However, most small and medium sized organisations (SME's) assume that NED's are for the FTSE 100, but nothing could be further from the truth. However, what is absolutely clear is that marketing is not being represented at board level across either small or large organisations, which is staggering given that it is arguably the most important of all the organisations functions and activities.

Recruiting a non-executive marketing led director to your board can add tremendous value to your organisation:

• Draw upon considerable experience across a range of leisure organisations to help inform critical strategic decisions.



• Let us identity new opportunities that may not be "on the radar" of the in-house management team.



• Gain access to an effective "sounding board" for ideas on issues from capital raising to new service development.



• Bring new skills, outlook and marketing rigour to your boardroom.



• Tap into decision making based on marketing acumen.



• Gain new insight into old problems, from an objective and "fresh" pair of eyes (and ears!).



• Access fresh and creative insights into ways to grow your organisation.



• Access a whole new network of industry leading contacts.



• Gain advice at the end of a phone, or click of a mouse, as and when needed.



• Benefit from a focus on the things that really matter and help to ensure you find and stay on track.



• Discuss confidential issues that may not be appropriate with members of your management team.



• Bring balance, rigour, discipline and accountability to the board room.

Allowing an individual to become a part of your organisation is as much about 'chemistry' as it is competence. If you believe that your organisation would benefit from a marketing-led NED and you would like to have a confidential, no-obligation discussion, then please call Ray Algar on + 44 (0) 1273 885 998 or e-mail