Michelle Ansell

Executive roles are getting broader. But when accountability expands faster than authority, does a bigger job really create better organisational outcomes?

Skills and experience still matter. But at senior level, they are increasingly not enough. What separates a credible candidate from the leader most likely to succeed may be the part of the requirement that never made it into the job description.

A successful executive career doesn't automatically translate into a successful Board career. The shift from operator to NED requires a different proposition, one built around judgement, perspective, challenge and the value you bring to the Boardroom.