I have served as Chairman and Non-Executive Director, leading boards across government, insurance, digital, professional services, and more. I bring structured thinking, clear preparation, and the kind of meeting style that helps boards make better decisions - faster.
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Board meetings that get off to a firm footing and end with clear decisions and ownership.
SaaS. Professional Services. Energy. Digital. Insurance. Government. Different industries, same governance principles. The breadth sharpens the judgement.
A coach pulls leadership out of the room through questioning. A Chair pulls a team into one direction. The skills are the same shape - 21 years of one informs the way I do the other.
A Chair works for the CEO. I coach the CEO before and after every board meeting - sharpening the briefing going in, working the lessons coming out, and challenging quietly behind the scenes when the path needs correcting. Rare combination. High-value tool.
"A fab meeting; thanks for Chairing so well. I loved your style of engagement with the Board and making members feel motivated! Sounds far-fetched, but I genuinely think it meant we got off to a firm-footing, which will help to develop robust, supportive relationships and deliver great results."
"John, your Chairing is amazing. I have already, and will in the future, learn from the positive way you lead the meeting which highlighted your obvious experience and clear preparation…"
"It was a true pleasure to watch you Chair and we are very fortunate to have you running our Board… I can understand why you come so highly recommended."
All board enquiries run through my firm, Leaderverse Group.
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