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title: Independent Director Services
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![Trustpilot 4.5 star rating](/dist/svg/trustpilot-dark.svg)## 60,000+ connections facilitated

 

 

 

 

 

    

  ### Share your growth goals

Share your goals and key challenges. We’ll connect you with independent directors whose experience and strategic insight align with your growth roadmap.

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### Match with talent

Explore curated matches, book intros and start engaging with the best-fit independent directors who can deliver an immediate impact and long-term value.

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### Scale risk free

Work with independent directors from our network of vetted experts. Choose from pro bono or paid placements, tailored to your stage, requirements and long-term objectives.

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 ## A glimpse at the talent powering our network.

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 Non-Execs### Michael Day

**Verified Expert** in Strategic Planning

Expertise

- Leadership
- Finance
- AI Strategy
 
 

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 Non-Execs### Michael Horsley

**Verified Expert** in Commercial Management

Expertise

- Leadership
- Program Management
- Growth Management
 
 

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 Non-Execs### Yoann Pavvy

**Verified Expert** in Growth Marketing

Expertise

- Digital Marketing
- Media Strategy
- Business Growth
 
 

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 ## Why hire an Independent Director?

### What does an independent director do?

They bring independent oversight, strategic leadership, and governance expertise to your board. Independent directors also help shape policy, strengthen decision-making, influence strategic planning, and support long-term business health by using deep operational experience and leveraging trusted networks.

 

### What are the benefits of hiring an independent director?

Independent directors provide impartial, experienced perspective and strengthen strategic planning. Providing affordable board-level expertise, robust networks, and credibility with investors and wider stakeholders, they also help improve performance, manage risk, and support sustainable growth.

 

### Independent Directors

A benefit to your board, an independent director (ID) will get under the surface of your business while remaining independent. One step away from your day-to-day operations, an ID can provide fresh perspectives and strategic suggestions that will help you grow sustainably and optimize your governance.

 

 

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  ### Business strategy

Is your startup lacking direction? The expertise and vision of an independent director can unify your leadership, sharpen strategic priorities, and bring clarity.

 

### Raising capital

Looking to attract investment? Investors favor companies with strong governance - and experienced independent directors signal readiness for growth underpinned by long-term stability.

 

### Experience gaps

Need expert guidance and mentorship at the board level? An independent director brings real-world experience and trusted judgment to help your team make better decisions.

 

### Business deadlock

Struggling to align your leadership team? Independent insight can break deadlocks and unify stakeholders to drive momentum.

 

### Network growth

Reached the limits of your network? Independent directors open doors to investors, partners and opportunities that might otherwise remain out of reach.

 

 

 

   

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### Ellis Taylor

Ellis is the co-founder of Glyde, a platform helping SMEs automate and take control of cross-border payments. With experience in currency broking, he’s focused on removing friction and inefficiencies for growing businesses.

 

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### Dan Rosenberg

LinkyThinks empowers children by linking different ways of thinking to foster creativity, academic success, and emotional expression. Through engaging online classes and resources, LinkyThinks equips the next generation with essential skills that many adults struggle with, ensuring they have a strong foundation to carry them into adulthood.

 

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