Board CV Checklist
Before you submit, ask yourself: Board Proposition
- Does the opening clearly state why I belong in the boardroom?
- Have I articulated my governance value, not just my seniority?
- Would a Chair understand what I add to board discussions within 30 seconds?
Governance Lens
- Is my experience framed around oversight, risk, and judgement?
- Have I highlighted strategic challenge, not operational delivery?
- Have I shown exposure to ambiguity and consequence?
Governance Readiness
- Have I clearly referenced board, committee, or assurance experience?
- If first-time, have I demonstrated governance-adjacent behaviours?
- Is my independence of thought visible?
Tone & Structure
- Is the language measured, credible, and board-level?
- Have I avoided management-heavy phrasing?
- Is the CV concise (2–3 pages) and easy to scan?
Perspective & Lived Experience
- Have I shown how my perspective strengthens decision-making?
- Is diversity framed as governance value, not biography?
- Would my lived experience improve the quality of board judgement?
Board CV Template
Name Board / Non-Executive Director Candidate Location | Sector interest (optional) Board Proposition A concise paragraph outlining:
- Your governance value
- The perspectives you bring to boards
- The areas where you strengthen oversight and decision quality
Governance & Strategic Experience Bullet points or short paragraphs covering:
- Strategic influence
- Risk and assurance exposure
- Regulatory, stakeholder, or public accountability
- Board or committee engagement
Executive Experience (Governance-Framed) For each role:
- Organisation | Role | Dates
- 2–3 bullets focused on governance-relevant impact (strategy, oversight, risk, culture, transformation)
Board & Committee Experience
- Current and previous NED / trustee roles
- Committee membership (audit, risk, remuneration, ESG, etc.)
or Governance-Adjacent Experience (if pre-board) Education & Professional Development
- Relevant qualifications
- Governance training or accreditation (if applicable)
Additional Information
- Sector interests
- Lived experience relevant to governance
- Availability and commitment