How boards decide: A look into the selection room
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How boards decide: A look into the selection room
Join Boardway and P&G Alumni Network - Boston Chapter for a global webinar series on how boards really make decisions - and what that means for professionals looking to build or accelerate a board career.
why join.
70–80% of board appointments board appointments do not begin with an open process. Many are shaped through networks, informal referrals, and trusted conversations long before a role becomes visible.
In this episode, we take you inside the selection room to explore how board choices are actually made. Combining perspectives from experienced board leaders, research, and Boardway’s data-driven approach to modern board search, we will unpack what drives decisions and how visibility is built in practice.
You'll learn what actually drives decisions, why some profiles move forward while others quietly fall away, and how visibility is built in practice.
The webinar includes keynote insights, a live demo, a moderated fireside chat, and live Q&A.
speakers.
Sanna Suvanto-Harsaae · Chair at FinnAir | Board, Advisor & Investor
Stine Colding Alstrup · CEO & Co-founder at Boardway
Tina Adolfsson · Board professional and leader of P&G Alumni Boston Chapter
who should join.
Experienced executives, board members, advisors, and professionals who want to understand how board decisions are made and are looking for actionable strategies to position themselves and improve their chances of landing their first or next board role.
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about.
This webinar is part of a three-part series designed to help board professionals advance their careers or secure their first board appointment. Across the series, participants will gain practical insight into board recruitment, board expectations, and the capabilities that make candidates stand out. Whether you are preparing for your first role or looking to strengthen your board profile, this conversation will offer clear, relevant perspectives from the world of board work.
If you want a sharper understanding of how boards operate and how to navigate the path into board service, this session is a strong place to start. Expect a thoughtful, business-focused discussion with actionable takeaways you can apply to your own board journey.
Boardway is reshaping board recruitment by combining AI and human perspective to identify and match board and advisory talent with greater precision. We help startups, SMEs, corporates, PE funds, and family offices find relevant candidates based on competence, fit, and responsibility rather than familiarity alone. For candidates, Boardway creates visibility and access to meaningful board opportunities beyond existing networks. Better matches build better boards. And better boards shape stronger futures.
P&G Alumni Network is a global community of former Procter & Gamble professionals, bringing together experienced leaders across industries, functions, and geographies. Through its chapters and network activities, it fosters professional connections, knowledge sharing, and continued leadership development among its members.