If you are in a senior E&C leadership role
Influence the Board Recruitment Narrative
Many boards still prioritize financial, legal, and operational backgrounds while overlooking compliance expertise. Challenge traditional board selection criteria by engaging your company's HR department and board nominating committee to push for ethics and compliance as a core board competency.
Strengthen Internal Pipeline for Board-Ready E&C Leaders
Champion internal board apprenticeships and encourage shadowing opportunities with the board or its committees to give compliance professionals exposure to board-level thinking. Sponsor high-potential compliance leaders by nominating them for board-readiness programs, NED training, and mentorship opportunities through Boards of the Future and other governance networks.
Join our Senior E&C Champions Network
Joining or leading a campaign committee in your City/Country is a great way to increase your visibility, build your network, and demonstrate your leadership skills while working on accelerating representation of ethics and compliance talent on corporate boards. To get involved email, info@newboards.org.
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If you are in an early to mid-career E&C role
Be Strategic About Your Career Path
Seek opportunities with organizations that value integrity, transparency, and governance excellence. Research companies that prioritize ethical leadership and responsible decision-making. Before joining a company, review the board composition—does it include professionals with ethics and compliance expertise? If not, consider how you can advocate for stronger governance from within.
Research the Governance Structure of Your Organization
Does your company’s board include ethics and compliance expertise? If not, understand the decision-making process for board appointments. Engage with leadership to discuss the importance of compliance and ethics representation in governance. Advocate for the inclusion of professionals with risk, integrity, and compliance backgrounds.
Join the Conversation and Drive the Change
Follow and engage with Boards of the Future and like-minded organizations that advocate for stronger ethical leadership in corporate governance. Participate in discussions on governance best practices, ethics, and compliance leadership at the board level. Encourage your network to recognize the strategic value of ethics and compliance in corporate decision-making.