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The Business Network
ChairX is an International, Collaborative Peer -Group Business Network.
We are an exclusive and authentic private Membership of Executive and Non-Executive Board Directors - Chair, Non-Executive, Advisory Board Members as well as CEO, C-Level Executives, Founders, Entrepreneurs and Partners, across all industry sectors.
We can support you and the Boards on which you sit, with ongoing business networking events and discussions, to keep you up-to-date as well as fostering strong business connections that lead to opportunities.
Join ChairX for:
- Democratising Business Networking Internationally
- Thought Leadership, Knowledge Sharing and Business Networking
- Safe space for authentic discussion and informal peer group support
- The Home of the Chair/NED/CXO- Join and complete your profile to find and be found for Chair/NED/CXO roles UK/Internationally
- Pre-qualified authentic business connections – UK/Internationally
- Open, private discussions with real business leaders- both Executive and Non-Executive. Chatham House- Sessions are not recorded
- Inclusivity, diversity, equality
- Source and appoint Board Members : All Members fully searchable and connected 1-1 on our platform
- Authentic fully interactive Zoom events throughout the year – not webinars
- Moderated interactive events include Business discussions: Masterminding: Board Dynamics: Networking & Collaboration
- Focus on business Relationship building- leverage your new and existing business connections
- Zoom meetings are interactive, safe, inclusive, time-efficient, cost effective, authentic and accessible Internationally
- “Powered by ChairX” White Label option for your business or network to foster more collaboration
- Connect, engage and collaborate
Leverage the power of your Professional relationships
Enhancing Business Collaboration Internationally
We host and facilitate authentic open discussion, new business connections and learning, with International peer group members
Questions? You can also call or email us on info@chairx.network +44 (0) 7798 870581
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Our Regular Hosts
INSEAD host Board and Corporate Governance sessions incorporating the latest research and thinking emanating from the Business School.
Jonathan Geldart
Jonathan was appointed Director General of the Institute of Directors in October 2019. Prior to this he spent 30 years working in the professional services sector, most recently at Grant Thornton International Ltd responsible for the organization's interest in China and previously as a global board member responsible for the brand.
Mark Lichtenhein
Mark talks sport, Digital/Technology, politics and lobbying. Mark is currently the Chairman of the Sports Rights Owners Coalition (SROC), representing the collective interests of some 50 international and national sports bodies around their Intellectual Property Rights. SROC seeks proper recognition of the value of sport from Governments across the world, and effective protection for their rights under law.
Hugo Kimber
Hugo is the Founder Director of Carbon Responsible and a global expert on Carbon Emissions Management. He hosts ESG sessions on all aspects of carbon emissions measurement, management and reduction.
Francesca Ecsery
Francesca is a portfolio Digital NED with several Board roles. She hosts sessions on Digital / Retail / Leisure travel industries as well as Diversity and Inclusion in the boardroom.
Karen Thomas-Bland
Karen is an Interim Chief Transformation Officer, Integration Director, Turnaround professional on significant M&A projects and is also a Chair and Non- Executive Director. She hosts on Business and Digital Transformation ; Board issues and some of our Business Networking sessions .
John Harte
John is Founder/CEO of Integrity Governance. Based in Melbourne, Australia with several International locations, John hosts high level and interactive sessions on Chair/Board/NED and related issues. He is a portfolio Chair and is also on the Advisory Board of ChairX.
Andy Lopata
Andy talks about harnessing the potential of powerful professional relationships. His latest books include 'Connected Leadership' and 'Just Ask' category finalists in multiple book awards and he also hosts The Connected Leadership Podcast.
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We host authentic real time hosted discussions on zoom with full Q&A with the expert in the room. Members can also host events.
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Sonia Moore
Founder Liberte Coaching and HRD
When I was a corporate girl ( not sure what being corporate really means - I was an HR Director) I used to be part of the number of networking groups, most were full of old men in suits. ChairX is so different, everyone I've met has been helpful, willing to share sage advice, help, assist. They are interested and interesting and I love the debates and discussions we have. For me as the Founder of a fledging business, and personally, I find Chair X one of the best networks I have experienced. Caroline attracts individuals with a wide range of skills, experiences, industries and backgrounds. Everyone in the room is an equal and it generates a relaxed yet purposeful network.
Adrian Gaveglia
FCA
ChairX has been pivotal in honing my board skills, enabling me to be a more effective NED in my role as Treasurer. The platform offers invaluable insights for the first-time NED/Chair, covering essential topics such as Diversity, Geopolitics, AI, and Fundraising, all highly relevant in today's business landscape and critical for ones personal development. Additionally, ChairX has been instrumental in growing my network as I look for new opportunities. The interactive events and collaborative sessions have pushed me out of my comfort zone, allowing me to engage in discussions with seasoned leaders and business professionals. The diversity of thought from the wide range of backgrounds in the network has challenged my perspective and enriched my professional growth.
Jonathan Elliott
CEO, COO, Board Advisory
I am most grateful for the carefully crafted environment that is ChairX. As I prepared for my next career change, I was eager to push beyond my comfort zone by exploring a variety of industries, roles, and cultures. With its broad network base and well-organised events, ChairX has successfully facilitated in-depth discussions across all of these topics and more.
Richard Hargreaves
Chair Boku Inc.: Angel investor: Portfolio Chair/NED.
I have found ChairX to be hugely valuable to me in my role as chair of an AIM quoted company. The sessions on board conduct and responsibilities are excellent and I always learn something new. I have encouraged other members of that board to join.
Nic Pillow
Member
The ChairX network works! After running my own business I joined ChairX when I needed a new role. Caroline immediately started introducing me to appropriate members and I joined some events. There were always interesting and relevant people. As well as lively and illuminating discussions it was clear that in due course any number of participants would themselves have a suitable role for me. However, the network isn't just the people you meet at events: it's all the people they know. One guest at a meeting introduced me to another contact of his, who - it turned out - was looking for someone like me right then. Within three months of joining ChairX I'd started my new position - with a VC investing in start-up businesses.
Matt Goddard
Managing Director, Thirty-Six Twenty-Six
Working with Caroline and ChairX has been a real pleasure. It has also added to my bottom line by enabling me to meet high calibre clients and create value for fellow members of the ChairX community. The investment in my membership has been returned to me more than 10 times.
Aadil Azis
Owner HRithmetic Solutions, India; Partner - Quantum Group, UK
ChairX is a unique platform that has truly 'democratised' international business networking. Its member base is global and very diverse, thus offering you unique insight into key markets, businesses, sectors etc. around the world. The platform effortlessly combines "Learning" and "Networking", which together offer immeasurable value to its members. Wishing ChairX the very best!
Mitul Ruparelia
Founder & Principal of Citius Partners
Having been a ChairX Network for more than 1 year, I have gained a significant amount of value from the networking opportunities and mastermind sessions – these two areas alone have helped me leapfrog my business... Caroline has built a platform that promotes members to bring topics of interest and discuss these in a safe space. I was sceptical at first – but having attended 1-2 sessions, I quickly became an addict – and wanted to start applying the new learnings to my business and activities. This is how I stay ahead of the competition.
Virginia Simpson
Chief Strategy Officer, vikela.earth
It is always challenging to allocate limited funds to bring in external experts or advisors when you’re working for a frugal environmental start-up with a globally important mission. Through the excellent ChairX network I was able to fulfil a critical need in both a timely fashion and on a fee-free basis. We were able as a team, to establish the critical foundation and roadmap we needed to move the organisation forward.
Rose Stewart
Director, RAS Digital
My time spent attending ChairX sessions over the last 12 months has not been wasted. I have learnt so much about Board Advising and the Non-Executive Director profession and I have even managed to secure a few Advisor positions. Additionally, referring clients to their sponsored partner ‘Connectd’ helped both myself and my clients and attending the monthly Networking sessions has provided vital business generation.
Harry Rich
Creative leader, board chair, regulator, executive coach
I have enjoyed meeting such a variety of senior people with interesting and informed points of view at ChairX events. This range of people and ideas is stimulating and invaluable for my Executive Coaching practice and my non-executive work. On a practical level, I have worked with ChairX contacts on a number of fascinating projects.
Dr John Harte
Founder and Managing Director, Integrity Governance
ChairX was a source of counsel and a great candidate when we were looking to build our UK business. Through ChairX we identified our UK director- this made the recruitment and selection process simpler, more effective and resulted in us accessing a tremendous individual to lead the growth of our UK business.
Malcolm Pope
LOGURU - Corporate Member
We are delighted to announce we have become a Corporate Member of ChairX which fits perfectly our sustainable business model as it is an online business private members club for all Board Directors based in the UK, Europe or Internationally. Caroline Hayward was kind enough to search us out and I was quickly persuaded of the value of ChairX, within 24 hours of joining I was already networking with interesting business contacts and I am looking forward to the average of 8 Zoom events per month, the curriculum of these events is incredibly interesting to us. It is rare for me to give an immediate recommendation but one is due here. The onboarding has been exemplary and I am looking forward to a series of really interesting zoom meetings, in fact we plan to host some in the near future too.
Karen Thomas Bland
Chairman
A very big thank-you to Caroline and the Chairman’s network. An introduction from Caroline to a Private Equity Head- Hunter led to me securing an Interim Operating Partner role for a top tier Private Equity Firm. For me the Chairman’s Network is a powerful network that really works.
Liz Baran
Member, London
I joined Chairman’s Network three years ago and have found it to be a most collaborative, connected and useful network full of talented, interested and interesting individuals. I have always believed in the benefit of networks but this one has led to a dream opportunity for me. I mentioned in the early 2019 meeting about Focus and Goals, that I would be interested in being a Trustee for a charity and wanted to work for one close to my heart, which is Age UK. After the meeting a couple of attendees introduced me to their networks and I must thank Karen Thomas-Bland for recommending that I speak to a contact of hers which then led me to another contact and on to another. Before long I was interviewing with one of the Age UK branches in London and I am delighted to say that I have been appointed as a Trustee there. Nothing is a greater example of the power of focus and the power of networking.
Khalid Aziz
Chair Aziz Corporate, Chair/Fellow Member
I joined a Chairman’s Network session recently hosted by technology and 5G expert Peter Curnow- Ford. It was clear Peter has unparalleled expertise in matters tech. As a result of that session we have now appointed him as Trustee for Gilbert White’s House and Gardens where I am Chairman. Chairman’s networking in action!
Shaun Orpen
Member, Managing Director, SCAD Software UK Ltd
I attended a monthly network meeting, which proved to be highly valuable in creating new important new connections. During the meeting, I asked if anyone had any introductions that could help us with partnerships in the UK. I also wanted to tap into the international nature of the Chairman's Network to see if I could find someone to help us find an agent in the USA. Thanks to two excellent introductions we achieved both things. I was introduced to Curt Bloom of Foresight One in the USA who has now become our agent in the USA as a precursor to setting up a formal presence. The other introduction has led to us signing a UK Partnership and we are in the process of launching a joint proposition with agility Digital.” What could be better than attending meetings where you learn, meet interesting people and can gain valuable connections?
Ann Mee
Portfolio Chair/NED
The chairman’s network forum was excellent, we had great conversations a willingness to help each other. Participants were engaged and sought ways to help each other. A really great event. Caroline superb host ensured all were engaged and many participants have already followed through. (Business Networking session)
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- Role of board of directors
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- Becoming a non- executive director
- Chair roles
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- Business networking website
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- Non-executive director recruitment
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