​A Non-Executive Director role gives you real influence, the chance to shape how an organisation is run, and a new kind of challenge alongside or after an executive career. Getting shortlisted is the hard part, and more often than not your CV is what stands between you and the boardroom.

​This one-hour virtual masterclass shows you how to position yourself as a board’s next appointment, whether you’re building a portfolio career, looking for a strategic challenge, or planning a gradual move on from executive life.

​It’s led by Victoria McLean, award-winning board CV writer, executive coach and CEO of City CV, who sits on several boards herself and has helped many professionals land their first and next NED roles.

​You’ll leave knowing how boards read a CV, how to frame your experience in the language of governance and strategy, and what to do next even if you’ve never held a board seat.

​What to expect

• ​What NEDs actually do, and an honest look at boardroom life so you know what you’re stepping into

• ​How to get noticed, with a CV that speaks the language of governance, strategy and impact

• ​How to position yourself as board-ready, even if you’ve never held a board role

• ​How to build a clear NED narrative that boards take seriously

• ​The common mistakes that hold strong candidates back, and how to avoid them

​Who should join

​This masterclass is for senior professional women who are ready to step into the boardroom. That might be executives planning a first NED appointment, women building a portfolio career, or anyone looking for more purpose and influence in the next stage of their work.

​And even if you don't feel ready for a board position yet, this masterclass will help you with your positioning now so you are prepared when the time is right.

​Your speakers

​Rebecca van Dijk, Founder, Peer Suite (Host)

​Rebecca spent 12 years in private banking at Citigroup and UBS as an investment consultant and client advisor, before founding and scaling multiple businesses.

​Victoria McLean, CEO, City CV

​Victoria is an award-winning board CV writer and executive coach, and the founder and CEO of City CV. She sits on a number of boards and spends much of her time helping senior professionals get appointed to them, which makes her about as close to a board insider as you’ll get for a session like this.

​Event details

​Date: Thursday, 30th July 2026

​Time: 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm

​Where: Online, via Zoom, link shared after registration

​RSVP and attendance

• ​Free to attend for members and non-members

• ​Places are reserved for Peer Suite members first. If you are not yet a member, explore Peer Suite membership here.

​All RSVP requests are reviewed, and attendance is confirmed within 48 hours.

​About Peer Suite

​Peer Suite is a private membership network for ambitious professional women working primarily in finance, law and tech. We combine in-person events with a digital members' platform to create spaces where real professional connections happen.

​Explore membership here for priority access to events like this one, invitations to members-only events, and a range of other benefits.

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