expand your access beyond your network.
Boardway connects you to board roles where fit, not familiarity, defines selection.
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a better path to boards.
build on fit, not chance.
Board appointments often happen through timing, overlap, and personal circles. Boardway creates a more structured route for experienced professionals to be discovered based on the needs of the board.
Opportunities
- Non-Executive Director (NED)
- Chair
- Vice Chair
- General Counsel
- Board Member
- Committee Chair
- Independent Director
- Board Advisor
roles we match.
across the boardroom.
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chair.
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vice chair.
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board member.
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board advisor.
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non-executive director.
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independent director.
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sector specialist.
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general council.
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industry advisor.
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committee chair.
... and more.
what joining boardway actually means.
visibility beyond your network.
We make sure your profile is visible beyond your network — so the right organizations can find you.
opportunities, matched with intention.
We notify you when board opportunities match your experience and preferences — you decide what to engage with.
insight into your position.
We show you who views your profile and how your experience compares — so you know where you stand.
three simple steps to get matched.
Join the Boardway network to access personalized leadership opportunities. No commitments. No fees.
create your profile.
Connect your LinkedIn URL or upload your resume. Boardway uses AI to generate your candidate profile in minutes.
get verified.
Your profile is screened against our verification criteria to confirm your board and advisory readiness.
get matched.
Boardway matches your profile with relevant companies looking for board members, advisors and industry experts.
diverse by design.
transparent by choice.
Most platforms includes any candidate profile. We don't. Our criteria protect quality and ensure every candidate is evaluated against an intentional standard. To get verified, you must fulfill two out of six criteria.
Expertise
domain expertise.
7+ years of direct experience in a specific industry or field.
Leadership
leadership experience.
7+ years in senior leadership with documented strategic decision-making.
Board
board experience.
Current or prior board position with documented contributions.
Education
board education.
Completion of a recognized board governance or education program.
Exit
company exit.
Successful exit as founder, co-founder, or core founding team member.
Doctorate
doctorate degree.
PhD or equivalent, verified by academic record.
what's inside your boardway profile.
Everything you need to be found for the right reasons — what you can expect having an active profile on Boardway.
global reach.
Matched with organizations searching for your exact profile — beyond LinkedIn connections, personal network and geography.
automated board pipeline.
Relevant opportunities arrive in your watchlist automatically. No manual searching. No missed openings.
who's looking.
See which companies have viewed your profile. Set alerts when specific organizations open a board search.
video profiling.
Record a short video introduction. In a world of identical CVs, it's the fastest way to stand out.
exclusive events.
Access Boardway events where board professionals meet — in person, in your market.
boardway academy.
Get access to exlusive learning content like webinars, board education resources, and learning content. Delivered by Boardway and partners.
Board members, top executives, ex-founders, and domain experts who all believe that changing the status quo starts with finding the right people.
paving the boardway.
the boardway journal.
Candidate spotlights, governance thinking, and perspectives on what intentional board-building looks like in practice.
frequently asked.
honestly answered.
We strongly believe in transparency, and outlined our criteria for becoming a candidate on Boardway. To qualify, you need to meet at least two of the following criteria:
- Domain Experience | 7+ years of direct experience in the relevant industry or field.
- Leadership Experience | 7+ years in leadership roles, demonstrating strategic decision-making and management skills.
- Board Experience | Current or past board position(s) with documented contributions and impact.
- Board Education | Completion of 1+ recognized board education or governance program.
- Company Exit | Track record of successful exit as part of the founding team.
- Doctorate degree | Completion of a doctorate degree (PhD or equivalent) verified through academic record.
If you do not meet one of these criteria, but still would like to join, please submit your application anyways to become part of our board prospect list.
Signing up as a board candidate is easy and free.
- Submit your contact details, and share your LinkedIn URL or upload your resume.
- Edit your profile which has been auto-completed based on the information you provided (optional).
- Submit your application for review.
After submitting, your profile will be instantly reviewed based on our vetting criteria. If you meet the criteria, your profile will be released immediately. If your profile is not instantly approved you will hear from us within 24 hours.
We welcome all board talent with expertise across industries. Talent who meet our vetting criteria will have an active profile on Boardway. Talent who do not meet these criteria can be added to our prospect board list.
No. It’s free for candidates to apply and build their profiles on Boardway. Our mission is to expand the board talent pool, and ensure a robust network of qualified board talent across the globe.
If you meet the vetting criteria your profile will become instantly active on Boardway. You can at any time disable your profile and activate it again when ready.
When you create a profile on Boardway, it is not available to the public. If a company is looking for skills that match yours, your profile will automatically be matched with their posting - without the company gaining access to your profile.This means that you will receive an invitation to view the job posting, which you can accept or decline:
- If you accept, you will be included in the further screening process, where the company will gain access to your profile and can invite you for an interview.
- If you decline, no information will be shared, and the process stops there.
This ensures that you are only visible to the companies and roles that fit your current setup. For us, it is about building your visibility over time and being available for future opportunities, without having to network at the right time with the right people. The right opportunity rarely arises when you expect it – but by signing up for Boardway, you will be exposed to the companies that are currently looking for your skills and experience.
Absolutely. If you want to delete your profile and data, please write to hello@boardway.co and we'll remove it from our system.