Description
Boards are changing. The governance demands of 2026, AI oversight, capital allocation in an AI-driven economy, and leadership accountability for technology strategy, require independent directors and board advisors with a different profile than five years ago. Hager Executive Search maintains an active talent community of accomplished executives seeking board seats and independent director roles at growth-stage and mission-driven organizations.
Who We Are Looking For
We place independent directors, board advisors, and audit and compensation committee members for growth-stage and mid-market organizations navigating significant transitions. The profiles we actively develop include:
- C-suite executives with current or recent operating experience at growth-stage or scaling companies
- Leaders with specific functional expertise in AI strategy, financial oversight, revenue growth, or organizational transformation
- Executives with experience serving on boards in an advisory or fiduciary capacity
- Leaders with cross-sector experience who bring an outside perspective to governance conversations
What Hager Looks for in Board Candidates
Board placement is different from executive search. The evaluation criteria center on governance maturity, peer-level credibility with the CEO and existing board members, and the specific capability gap the board is trying to close. We look for executives who can add genuine strategic value from a board seat, not just resume credibility.
For Organizations Seeking Board Members
If you are a CEO, founder, or board chair looking to expand your board with specific expertise, including AI fluency, financial oversight, or growth-stage operational experience, our Confidential & Advisory Search process includes board and advisory placements. That conversation starts with defining what the board actually needs, not just what role to fill.
To Join the Community
Submit your information below including your current executive background, any existing board experience, the types of organizations and governance roles that interest you, and your geographic preferences. We will reach out when an engagement matches your profile.